Direct Support Professional (DSP) I Evening Shift (Crisis Respite)

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) I - Evening Shift (Crisis Respite)

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) I Evening Shift (Crisis Respite)

Dept Code: 2600

Monthly salary: $15.75hr ($2730/monthly)

Status: Full Time

At MHMR Concho Valley our mission is Working together to help people help themselves.

If you are serious about making a difference we guarantee youll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Crisis Respite Supervisor the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide supervision and care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Respite staff will apply crisis intervention principles as appropriate throughout their shifts and are responsible for preparing necessary documentation.

The DSP will conduct intake screenings for admission to Crisis Respite and will engage clients at Respite in a trauma informed care way. The DSP will also provide virtual mental health triage screenings as needed for law enforcement drop offs to the facility.

DSP is required to attend meetings and training programs relevant to the position. DSP will provide PRN coverage for the Crisis Diversion Center.

EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a high school or G.E.D. (required).
• Some college or degree in psychology/sociology preferred.
• Experience in the mental health field is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Drivers License required.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable and remain insurable on Centers insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

SHIFT

4pm-12am Monday - Friday

Provides PRN (as needed) coverage for Crisis Diversion Center

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

For questions please email.

Convictions related to any sexual assault aggravated assault drug related offense murder theft battery or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child elderly individual disabled individual or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide may make you ineligible for employment in positions in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable employment may be dismissed.

MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe calm and secure environment with supportive care a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact recovery and trauma specific services and recovery-focused consumer-driven services that applies to all staff volunteers contracted providers and community partners. MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead train identify engage treat transition improve).

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