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Licensed Clinical Professional / Associate - Young Children

Licensed Clinical Professional / Associate - Young Children

RHA Health Services

Asheville, NC

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

RHA Health Services rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 228 rated social care providers

Job description

We are hiring for:

Licensed Clinical Professional / Associate - Young Children

Type:

Credentialed

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The position of Licensed Clinical Professional-Associate calls for an associate licensed with direct experience and skill in treating a range of behavioral health issues. The position of Clinical Professional-Associate includes active engagement and coordination of care with internal resources including psychiatry and community support as well as external bodies including the legal system, families, and social support agencies. The position requires the individual to be an active and positive member of the clinical team. Based on setting, special skills and/or work with specific populations will be required.

Looking for someone wanting to work with young children ages 0-10, and receive training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Responsibilities:

  • Providing therapeutic services including assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy to individuals served including but not limited to adults and children/ adolescents.
  • Serving individuals with wide variety of mental health and substance use diagnoses.
  • Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community
  • Supporting individuals with connections to services and referral for holistic treatment.
  • Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting treatment implementation.

Requirements:

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Associate is defined as an individual who is: (a)an individual who holds a provisional license, certificate, registration or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing who also has four years of full-time accumulated experience in MH/DD/SA with the population served; the QP function may be completed by a Certified Clinical Addiction Specialist (CCAS) or Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS); or (b)the individual must meet the requirements for continuing education to maintain licensure.

Pre-employment screening:

  • Complete criminal background
  • Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  • Drug testing
  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  • Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

  • Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked,before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program:to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off(full-time employees only)
  • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k)retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs forhypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

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At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US

Year founded

1989

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