RHA Health Services

Neil Dobbins Center Behavioral Health Technician / Nights

Asheville, NC Full time

We are hiring for:

Neil Dobbins Center Behavioral Health Technician / Nights

Type:

Regular

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!  

Are you a compassionate, dependable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful difference? Join the team at RHA Health Services and help support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges in a facility-based crisis center.

In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support to individuals experiencing psychiatric crises while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment during overnight hours.

SIGN ON BONUS - $500

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct care and supervision to individuals receiving crisis stabilization services

  • Ensure patient safety through regular safety checks and adherence to individualized care plans

  • Support a calm, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and stabilization

  • Follow established protocols for infection control and patient care standards

  • Respond appropriately to emergency codes and situations, including de-escalation and crisis intervention

  • Demonstrate safe and effective techniques for managing aggressive behaviors and special precautions

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team collaboration efforts

  • Document observations and communicate effectively with the treatment team

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare assistant or similar direct care role

  • Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders preferred

  • Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in high-stress situations

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

If you’re ready to build a rewarding career while helping individuals navigate some of their most challenging moments, we’d love to connect with you.

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Other Duties:

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 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.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

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.