Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP) MCM
Listed compensation
$24 per hour
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Job Description
We Are Hiring For
Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP) MCM
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!
We are currently seeking Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals III for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Rutherford, McDowell, and Mitchell counties.
Applicants must meet criteria for "QP" status, LIVE IN THE VICINITY OF ONE OF THESE THREE COUNTIES and have a minimum of one year crisis experience (ACTT, IIHS, Inpatient treatment facility, or other service providing 24/7 crisis response duties).
As part of the MCM team, you would provide crisis response services in a variety of settings (community, doctor's offices, schools, provider offices etc.) with the goal of helping individuals in crisis to avoid inpatient hospitalization.
We serve individuals of all ages and disabilities, although most commonly we work with adults that are in a mental health or substance use crisis.
This position consists of 15 hour on-call shifts from your home or the community. That means you are available to respond to a crisis event for the duration of your shift but when not engaged in an MCM activity, you are free to do what you like. The schedule for full time staff is non-traditional.
Staff are on a rotation with several other staff providing services to the community. This is not an office based position. It is an on-call basis so you can work from your home or location of choice within the county. Staff are guaranteed 40 hours per week paid regardless of hours worked.
The on call shift is 12p-3a, 3 to 4 days per week rotating. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
$1000 sign on bonus paid per company guidelines.
Schedule: 15 hour on call shifts from home/community, 12p-3a, 3 to 4 days per week. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
Position Requirements:: Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide crisis response services in various community settings to help individuals avoid inpatient hospitalization. Manage on-call shifts to support individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.
Requirements
Must meet the criteria for a Qualified Professional (QP) and possess at least one year of crisis experience. Applicants are required to live in the vicinity of Rutherford, McDowell, or Mitchell counties.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Case Management & Care Coordination pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · top 25% in case management & care coordination (healthcare admin) | ranked against 526 Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k | Case Management & Care Coordination median $75k (middle half $60k–$80k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$53k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management & Care Coordination listings in North Carolina | 23 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All case management & care coordination listings in North Carolina | 41 active | 1,260 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $30k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Case Management & Care Coordination listings | 174 in the last 30 days | 95 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Case Management & Care Coordination pay trend (all specialties) | −15.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP) MCM at RHA Health Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) — ranked against 526 active Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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