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Qualified Professional
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!
The Qualified Professional (QP) serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) within the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the delivery of person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role ensures the development and implementation of individualized Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), supports successful transitions and admissions into the facility, and plays a lead role in maintaining full bed occupancy by actively managing the referral and intake process.
As the primary coordinator of care, the QP ensures that services align with each individual's goals, preferences, and support needs—emphasizing independence, well-being, and inclusion. The QP fosters collaboration among team members, including nursing, direct support staff, clinical specialists, administrators, and guardians to drive positive outcomes and regulatory compliance.
We are also looking for someone with 3 to 4 years in program development, as well as staff retention.
Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Admissions & Census Management:
- Lead the intake and admission process, including pre-admission screenings, conducting meet-and-greet visits with prospective individuals and their support teams, and determining program compatibility.
- Coordinate all aspects of the admission process, ensuring timely collection of required documentation and smooth transitions into the facility.
- Develop and implement the initial Person-Centered Plan (PCP) upon admission, in collaboration with the IDT.
- Maintain awareness of vacant beds and actively support referral development and follow-up efforts to ensure timely occupancy.
Service Coordination & Planning:
- Serve as the primary coordinator of the IDT, ensuring that interdisciplinary team meetings are scheduled, facilitated, and documented according to regulatory and organizational timelines.
- Interview individuals served to understand their needs, goals, and preferences; translate this information into actionable, person-centered goals.
- Supervise the development and implementation of PCPs that are based on comprehensive assessments, observations, and input from individuals and their support networks.
- Monitor and review the delivery of services to ensure fidelity to the PCP and assess progress toward identified outcomes (personal, clinical, and functional).
Monitoring & Oversight:
- Conduct regular site visits to homes, day programs, and other service locations to evaluate the quality and consistency of PCP implementation.
- Monitor home environments for cleanliness, appearance, safety, engagement opportunities, and community integration.
- Ensure continuous quality improvement by reviewing internal audits, state surveys, and quality assurance data; participate in the development of corrective action plans as needed.
Advocacy & Communication:
- Maintain strong communication with families, legal guardians, and external stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged in service planning and delivery.
- Act as an advocate for the individuals served, ensuring their rights are upheld and their voices are central to all decisions affecting their care.
Other Duties:
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Medicaid, ICF, and company requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training, compliance reviews, and team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may have supervisory responsibilities, which may vary based on the size and scope of the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- At least 2 years of experience (in North Carolina), 1 year of experience (in Tennessee) working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; 1 year required if Master’s degree is held.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, writing, and implementing Person-Centered Plans.
- Working knowledge of ICF regulations, person-centered planning principles, and applicable Medicaid/HCBS rules.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
- Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
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
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.
We are hiring for:
Qualified Professional
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!
The Qualified Professional (QP) serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) within the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the delivery of person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role ensures the development and implementation of individualized Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), supports successful transitions and admissions into the facility, and plays a lead role in maintaining full bed occupancy by actively managing the referral and intake process.
As the primary coordinator of care, the QP ensures that services align with each individual's goals, preferences, and support needs—emphasizing independence, well-being, and inclusion. The QP fosters collaboration among team members, including nursing, direct support staff, clinical specialists, administrators, and guardians to drive positive outcomes and regulatory compliance.
We are also looking for someone with 3 to 4 years in program development, as well as staff retention.
Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Admissions & Census Management:
- Lead the intake and admission process, including pre-admission screenings, conducting meet-and-greet visits with prospective individuals and their support teams, and determining program compatibility.
- Coordinate all aspects of the admission process, ensuring timely collection of required documentation and smooth transitions into the facility.
- Develop and implement the initial Person-Centered Plan (PCP) upon admission, in collaboration with the IDT.
- Maintain awareness of vacant beds and actively support referral development and follow-up efforts to ensure timely occupancy.
Service Coordination & Planning:
- Serve as the primary coordinator of the IDT, ensuring that interdisciplinary team meetings are scheduled, facilitated, and documented according to regulatory and organizational timelines.
- Interview individuals served to understand their needs, goals, and preferences; translate this information into actionable, person-centered goals.
- Supervise the development and implementation of PCPs that are based on comprehensive assessments, observations, and input from individuals and their support networks.
- Monitor and review the delivery of services to ensure fidelity to the PCP and assess progress toward identified outcomes (personal, clinical, and functional).
Monitoring & Oversight:
- Conduct regular site visits to homes, day programs, and other service locations to evaluate the quality and consistency of PCP implementation.
- Monitor home environments for cleanliness, appearance, safety, engagement opportunities, and community integration.
- Ensure continuous quality improvement by reviewing internal audits, state surveys, and quality assurance data; participate in the development of corrective action plans as needed.
Advocacy & Communication:
- Maintain strong communication with families, legal guardians, and external stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged in service planning and delivery.
- Act as an advocate for the individuals served, ensuring their rights are upheld and their voices are central to all decisions affecting their care.
Other Duties:
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Medicaid, ICF, and company requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training, compliance reviews, and team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may have supervisory responsibilities, which may vary based on the size and scope of the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- At least 2 years of experience (in North Carolina), 1 year of experience (in Tennessee) working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; 1 year required if Master’s degree is held.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, writing, and implementing Person-Centered Plans.
- Working knowledge of ICF regulations, person-centered planning principles, and applicable Medicaid/HCBS rules.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
- Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
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
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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Align your degree to clinical role requirements
RHA Health Services prioritizes candidates whose degree field directly matches the role, whether that's psychology, social work, or healthcare administration. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target role and confirm the listed degree fields match your transcript before applying.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
For your 24-month STEM OPT extension to be valid, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm RHA Health Services' enrollment status directly with HR before your OPT EAD start date, since a lapse in enrollment invalidates your STEM extension eligibility with USCIS.
Target behavioral health and IDD services teams
RHA Health Services' core business covers intellectual and developmental disability services and behavioral health programs. These departments generate the most consistent hiring for OPT-eligible candidates. Focusing your applications on these service lines improves your odds of landing a role that supports long-term visa transitions.
Use Migrate Mate to find RHA Health Services job openings
Searching for OPT-friendly healthcare employers manually is slow and unreliable. Migrate Mate surfaces verified OPT-compatible job listings at companies like RHA Health Services, letting you filter by role, location, and visa type so you spend time applying, not searching.
Request an H-1B sponsorship conversation early
OPT authorization ends, and the H-1B cap-subject filing window opens only once a year in April. Raise the H-1B sponsorship question during your offer negotiation at RHA Health Services, not six months into employment, so HR can plan the timeline and budget for a petition before your OPT expires.
Benchmark your salary against DOL prevailing wage data
Healthcare wages vary significantly by state and metro area. Before finalizing your offer with RHA Health Services, run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for that role, which matters for both STEM OPT compliance and future H-1B petitions.
RHA Health Services, LLC OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does RHA Health Services, LLC sponsor OPT visas?
RHA Health Services doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT work authorization is issued by USCIS directly to eligible F-1 students, not by the employer. What RHA Health Services does is hire students who already hold a valid OPT EAD. For STEM OPT extensions, RHA Health Services must be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a separate employer requirement.
Which roles at RHA Health Services are most open to OPT students?
RHA Health Services primarily hires in behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services, and healthcare administration. OPT students with degrees in psychology, social work, counseling, or healthcare management are the strongest candidates for these roles. Clinical support and case coordination positions are also common entry points for recent F-1 graduates.
How do I start the OPT authorization process before joining RHA Health Services?
You apply for OPT through your Designated School Official at your university, not through RHA Health Services. File your OPT application with USCIS at least 90 days before your program end date. Once you receive your EAD, you present it to RHA Health Services' HR team as proof of work authorization. USCIS handles the approval, not the employer.
Does RHA Health Services support the transition from OPT to H-1B?
RHA Health Services has experience supporting the OPT-to-H-1B transition for employees in clinical and behavioral health roles. Because H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and must be filed in April for an October start, you'll want to confirm sponsorship intent with your hiring manager well before your OPT authorization expires. Use Migrate Mate to identify RHA Health Services openings that align with H-1B-eligible specialty occupations.
How long does it take to get work authorization when hired by RHA Health Services on OPT?
USCIS recommends applying for OPT 90 days before your program end date, and processing typically takes several months. You cannot begin working at RHA Health Services until your EAD card arrives and your authorized start date begins. For STEM OPT extensions, your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you file with USCIS, adding additional lead time to the process.
How does RHA Health Services, LLC hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. RHA Health Services, LLC can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check RHA Health Services, LLC's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.