Contingent Worker Psychologist

We are hiring for:

Contingent Worker Psychologist

Type:

Independent Contractor (Support Services)

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!  

Provides quality individual and specific habilitative training activities to maximize the independent functioning of each people supported while minimizing the individual’s challenging behaviors. Relies on knowledge, experience and judgment with limited direction and supervision. Requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Licensure from the Board of Practicing Psychologists. Experience with the population served preferred.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university required. Prefer background in Human Services with hands-on clinical experience and training dealing with the MR/DD population or related experience may also qualify. Experience in conducting generalized evaluations and assessments for diverse groups (multi-handicapped, dual diagnosis, severe and profound MR, emotionally disturbed, etc.).

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.
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RHA Health Services is seeking Psychologist interested in joining our clinical team! Our Psychologist provides provides quality individual and specific habilitative training activities to maximize the independent functioning of each people supported while minimizing the individual’s challenging behaviors.

The Psychologist is responsible for:

• Develops Behavior Support Programs for people supported with high frequency, high intensity challenging behaviors identified by the interdisciplinary team, including an emphasis on strategies for teaching alternate adaptive behaviors as well as strategies for reducing the frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors.
• Counsels and assists people supported in developing and maintaining important relationships with peers, friends and family members.
• Works closely with the clinical/professional management staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite implementation of the Person Centered Plan and work-flow and to improve effectiveness of direct support staff. 
• Supports staff in all service sites by addressing their concerns of people supported behavior challenges in a timely fashion
• Ensures accurate calculation of data for monthly progress notes and review of all behavior data.
• Completes thorough analysis of data and relates results to past performance.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university required
• Prefer background in Human Services with hands-on clinical experience and training dealing with the IDD population or related experience may also qualify.
• Experience in conducting generalized evaluations and assessments for diverse groups (multi-handicapped, dual diagnosis, severe and profound MR, emotionally disturbed, etc.)

Benefits

As a Psychologist with RHA, you can expect competitive market based pay and an excellent benefits package. We are committed to maintaining a strong, dedicated workforce through innovative recruitment, comprehensive screening and competitive benefits and compensation programs.

Our leadership development and training is specifically designed to develop, retain and reward qualified and professional employees.  Psychologist can pursue education through our tuition reimbursement program and move into supervisory and management roles in various areas of RHA.

The greatest benefit of a career at RHA is the difference you make in the lives of the people we serve. Our holistic person-centered approach, respected across North Carolina and throughout the Human Services industry, leads our employees to see the people we serve less as clients and more as friends.

The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible full-time employees includes:Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching

• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance,
• Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions,  resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
• Paid Time Off  
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees. 
• Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities

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 for hypertension 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.