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Mental Health Professional jobs at RHA Health Services span community-based and residential settings throughout the Southeast, supporting clients with behavioral health and intellectual disability needs. The company has a track record of sponsoring employment-based visas for clinical roles, making it a realistic target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in mental health.
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Mental Health Direct Support 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!
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities and challenging behavior in a community and/or residential setting. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. The program relies on integrated care and treatment with collaboration among all team members. The services include collaborative contacts, after hour contacts, and emergency team meetings. To qualify for this position a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience; or an associate’s degree with three years’ experience or high school diploma or GED and five years of experience working with individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities is preferred. This education/experience requirement may be reduced based on specific service line requirements. The Mental Health Direct Support Professional should be able to support someone with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.
RHA is Looking for Mental Health Direct Support Professionals to Join our Team!!!!!
Payrate: $18.00
Sign-On Bonus: $1000.00
In this rewarding role, you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently. From one day to the next, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a relationship with the people you support as an advocate, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, mentor, companion, personal champion and more. As many caregivers at RHA Health Services will tell you, they came to work to make a difference for others, but ultimately found their own lives enriched through the bonds they formed with the people they support.
About the DSP/Caregiver position
At RHA, we provide high-quality services, excellent staff training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. A typical day as a caregiver could include accompanying people to work, the movies, concerts, and shopping, teaching independent living skills, providing transportation to appointments, fostering positive relationships, preparing meals, assisting with personal care and bathing, helping around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) and documenting the care you provide. The Direct Support role is an entry-level position that does not require any previous experience. All of the training and development needed to be successful and prepared for the position will be provided.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid drivers’ license
Essential Job Related Responsibilities
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Assists with Employee Health and Safety - Seeks understanding of and follows company policy with regard to safety and emergency procedures. Provide copy of current auto liability insurance on personal vehicle used for transporting service users, maintaining coverage at all times, and copy of driver’s license. Informs supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance agency/policy or status of driver’s license. Reports accidents or incidents immediately to supervisor. Reports all incidents of service user’s abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor. Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served.
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Assists with Person Centered Coaching - Assists and encourages service users to develop healthy personal and social habits. Supports service users in identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community settings. Works with each individual receiving services to increase motivation; provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all training and learning activities. Assists with making appointments, accessing the community for appointments and medications or supplies, when identified in the individual’s Plan of Care. Supports people supported in eating, resting, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, playing, and working, according to each person’s abilities and interests while ensuring privacy and dignity. Prepares, assists and instructs people supported in food preparation, and cleaning of residences and vocational program areas. Instructs and assists people supported using techniques and strategies designed to improve sensory motor and perceptual motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development. Works with each person receiving services to increase motivation; provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all learning activities. Teaches people supported in self-medication administration according to company policy.
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Assists with Person Supported Community Life - May transport people supported to and from day programs, work sites, appointments and community activities. If transporting, ensures safety and support for personal needs during transportation. If transporting, plans, drives vehicles, escorts, leads and encourages recreational events, participates and/or instructs people supported in activities.
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Assists with Quality Management Performance - Provides assistance and support to persons supported as identified in each individual’s Plan of Care. This may include activities of daily living within the person supported’s home or in their local community, such as assistance with grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, household chores, social skills, etc. Provides crisis response during working hours and a on-call basis. Protects and respects person supported rights and needs for dignified supports.
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Provides Support to Team Members and Supervisors - Confers regularly with supervisors, testing specialists, Habilitation Specialists, Qualified Professionals, Program Managers, Behavior Specialists/Behavior Analysts and other Clinical staff to understand, enhance teaching methods and consider factors such as person supported needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations. Asks for help when not sure. Notifies supervisors immediately when unable to complete program tasks as outlined and/or when results or activities produce unexpected and unusual outcomes. Attends mandatory house meetings and may be required to attend clinical/management team meetings. Ensures shift change responsibilities are documented and that on-site coverage of assigned place of duty is maintained until properly relieved.
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Assists with Person Centered Plan and Outcomes - Assists in identifying supports needed for personal outcomes to be realized. Is familiar with and works to achieve the goals and outcomes of the person centered plan. Provides opportunities for choice, and encourages people supported to make choices, and to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
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Assists with Medical Requests - Supports people with taking prescribed medications. Monitors dosages and makes notes in medical charts in accordance with level of medical certification training and as may be directed by authorized clinical staff.
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Assists with Data Collection and Reporting - Ensures collection & documentation of required data. Writes in logs, incident reports, program data sheets, etc. noting progress/events. Monitors and reports on the health and wellness of people supported.
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.
We are hiring for:
Mental Health Direct Support 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!
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities and challenging behavior in a community and/or residential setting. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. The program relies on integrated care and treatment with collaboration among all team members. The services include collaborative contacts, after hour contacts, and emergency team meetings. To qualify for this position a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience; or an associate’s degree with three years’ experience or high school diploma or GED and five years of experience working with individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities is preferred. This education/experience requirement may be reduced based on specific service line requirements. The Mental Health Direct Support Professional should be able to support someone with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.
RHA is Looking for Mental Health Direct Support Professionals to Join our Team!!!!!
Payrate: $18.00
Sign-On Bonus: $1000.00
In this rewarding role, you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently. From one day to the next, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a relationship with the people you support as an advocate, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, mentor, companion, personal champion and more. As many caregivers at RHA Health Services will tell you, they came to work to make a difference for others, but ultimately found their own lives enriched through the bonds they formed with the people they support.
About the DSP/Caregiver position
At RHA, we provide high-quality services, excellent staff training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. A typical day as a caregiver could include accompanying people to work, the movies, concerts, and shopping, teaching independent living skills, providing transportation to appointments, fostering positive relationships, preparing meals, assisting with personal care and bathing, helping around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) and documenting the care you provide. The Direct Support role is an entry-level position that does not require any previous experience. All of the training and development needed to be successful and prepared for the position will be provided.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid drivers’ license
Essential Job Related Responsibilities
-
Assists with Employee Health and Safety - Seeks understanding of and follows company policy with regard to safety and emergency procedures. Provide copy of current auto liability insurance on personal vehicle used for transporting service users, maintaining coverage at all times, and copy of driver’s license. Informs supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance agency/policy or status of driver’s license. Reports accidents or incidents immediately to supervisor. Reports all incidents of service user’s abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor. Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served.
-
Assists with Person Centered Coaching - Assists and encourages service users to develop healthy personal and social habits. Supports service users in identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community settings. Works with each individual receiving services to increase motivation; provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all training and learning activities. Assists with making appointments, accessing the community for appointments and medications or supplies, when identified in the individual’s Plan of Care. Supports people supported in eating, resting, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, playing, and working, according to each person’s abilities and interests while ensuring privacy and dignity. Prepares, assists and instructs people supported in food preparation, and cleaning of residences and vocational program areas. Instructs and assists people supported using techniques and strategies designed to improve sensory motor and perceptual motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development. Works with each person receiving services to increase motivation; provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all learning activities. Teaches people supported in self-medication administration according to company policy.
-
Assists with Person Supported Community Life - May transport people supported to and from day programs, work sites, appointments and community activities. If transporting, ensures safety and support for personal needs during transportation. If transporting, plans, drives vehicles, escorts, leads and encourages recreational events, participates and/or instructs people supported in activities.
-
Assists with Quality Management Performance - Provides assistance and support to persons supported as identified in each individual’s Plan of Care. This may include activities of daily living within the person supported’s home or in their local community, such as assistance with grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, household chores, social skills, etc. Provides crisis response during working hours and a on-call basis. Protects and respects person supported rights and needs for dignified supports.
-
Provides Support to Team Members and Supervisors - Confers regularly with supervisors, testing specialists, Habilitation Specialists, Qualified Professionals, Program Managers, Behavior Specialists/Behavior Analysts and other Clinical staff to understand, enhance teaching methods and consider factors such as person supported needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations. Asks for help when not sure. Notifies supervisors immediately when unable to complete program tasks as outlined and/or when results or activities produce unexpected and unusual outcomes. Attends mandatory house meetings and may be required to attend clinical/management team meetings. Ensures shift change responsibilities are documented and that on-site coverage of assigned place of duty is maintained until properly relieved.
-
Assists with Person Centered Plan and Outcomes - Assists in identifying supports needed for personal outcomes to be realized. Is familiar with and works to achieve the goals and outcomes of the person centered plan. Provides opportunities for choice, and encourages people supported to make choices, and to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
-
Assists with Medical Requests - Supports people with taking prescribed medications. Monitors dosages and makes notes in medical charts in accordance with level of medical certification training and as may be directed by authorized clinical staff.
-
Assists with Data Collection and Reporting - Ensures collection & documentation of required data. Writes in logs, incident reports, program data sheets, etc. noting progress/events. Monitors and reports on the health and wellness of people supported.
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.
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Get Your Credentials Evaluated Before Applying
If you trained outside the U.S., have your foreign mental health degree evaluated by a NACES-approved agency. Many states where RHA operates require licensure equivalency, and unverified credentials will stall your application before it reaches HR.
Target RHA Locations in Licensure-Flexible States
RHA operates across multiple southeastern states with varying licensure requirements for LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs. Applying to roles in states where your current credentials are eligible for provisional licensure gives you a faster path to meeting their minimum hiring bar.
Clarify Sponsorship Eligibility During the Offer Stage
RHA sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 categories for mental health roles, not H-1B. Ask directly whether the specific role you're offered qualifies for PERM-based sponsorship before signing, since not every position within their clinical portfolio is designated for sponsorship.
Understand the PERM Timeline for Clinical Roles
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship requires DOL's PERM labor certification, which typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even reviews your petition. Factor this into your visa status planning, especially if you're on OPT or a time-limited status.
Demonstrate Continuity of Care Experience in Your Application
RHA's community and residential programs prioritize candidates with direct client caseload experience, particularly in IDD or behavioral health populations. Highlighting your supervised clinical hours and case management background aligns your profile with the roles they're actively filling.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Roles Efficiently
Migrate Mate lets you filter Mental Health Professional openings at RHA Health Services specifically by visa sponsorship type. Use it to identify which active postings align with your licensure level and target state before reaching out to their recruiting team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RHA Health Services sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Professionals?
RHA Health Services does not have a documented pattern of H-1B visa sponsorship for Mental Health Professional roles. Their sponsorship activity for this function falls under employment-based Green Card categories, specifically EB-2 and EB-3, which require PERM labor certification through the DOL. If you're currently on H-1B status through another employer, you'd need to confirm whether RHA can support a transfer or concurrent filing arrangement.
Which visa types are commonly used for Mental Health Professional roles at RHA Health Services?
Mental Health Professional roles at RHA Health Services are most commonly sponsored through EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 covers positions requiring an advanced degree or exceptional ability. Both paths require DOL PERM labor certification, meaning sponsorship is tied to a specific, permanent role rather than a temporary work authorization period.
What qualifications or experience does RHA Health Services expect for Mental Health Professional positions?
RHA typically requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field for Mental Health Professional roles, along with state licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of hire. Direct experience with behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or community-based care is strongly preferred. Supervised clinical hours that meet your state board's requirements should be documented clearly in your application materials.
How do I apply for Mental Health Professional jobs at RHA Health Services?
You can browse and apply for Mental Health Professional positions at RHA Health Services through Migrate Mate, which filters openings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can identify roles that match your immigration situation before applying. When you apply, tailor your resume to reflect direct clinical caseload experience and any state-specific licensure credentials. Following up with RHA's recruiting team after submitting your application is advisable given the volume of openings they manage.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take at RHA Health Services for this role?
Because RHA sponsors through EB-2 and EB-3 categories, the timeline is longer than temporary work visas. The PERM labor certification process with the DOL typically runs 12 to 18 months, after which RHA files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Depending on your country of birth and the applicable priority date, you may then face additional waiting periods before you can adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa.