Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP)- Intensive In Home
Listed compensation
$22-$25/hr
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Job Description
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Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP)- Intensive In Home
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!
Intensive In Home QP Needed to provide services to youth at risk of removal from home and their families. Services are provided in community based setting to include home, school and other community settings.
Under direct supervision of team lead, the QP will meet regularly with families, implement interventions as directed in the person centered plan, interact with community partners and document interventions.
These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Flexible with some evening and weekends required based on needs of families served, on call rotation for crisis calls
- Location: Serving families in Caldwell and Burke Counties; Office located in Lenoir, NC
- Pay: $22-$25 per hour depending on education and experience; company phone or phone stipend available
Work directly with at risk youth and families to implement interventions to address mental health and substance use needs, reduce challenging behaviors, and provide referrals to other resources as needed.
Other Duties Include
- Conduct sessions in home, school and community settings.
- Participate in development of Person Centered Plan and implement interventions from plan during sessions.
- Assist with authorization process.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and maintain regular communication with team lead and clinical supervisor.
- Provide crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety
- Provide referral information for families to access needed services in community
On Call Crisis Rotation
Persons who meet the requirements specified for Qualified Professional (QP) status have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served may deliver supports within the requirements of the staff definition specified in the service definitions. Relies on supervision and direction to provide quality services.
Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional - Bachelors degree in Human Services Field and 2 years full time experience with youth diagnosed with MH condition; Bachelors degree in non Human Services field and 4 years full time experience with population served and/or Master Degree in Human Services field and 1 year Full Time experience with population served.
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
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
The Behavioral Health Specialist will provide community-based interventions to youth and families to promote recovery, symptom reduction, and improved coping skills. Responsibilities include implementing person-centered plans, conducting sessions in various settings, and participating in crisis intervention rotations.
Requirements
Candidates must meet Qualified Professional (QP) status, which requires a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field with at least 2 years of full-time experience with the target population. Applicants must also be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, squatting, and kneeling to ensure safety and provide effective care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- 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 ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k 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 | 3.9 / 10 · above average in case management & care coordination (healthcare admin) | ranked against 526 Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k 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 | not stated | 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 |
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