Mental Health DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Recovery & Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio•Greenville, OH

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician facilitates a peaceful environment and provides oversight to the residents residing in the mental health housing operated by RWC. RWC is an equal opportunity provider/employer. Employees of Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio are expected to value highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and often multi-agency service environment.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in a Social Services or Psychology related field preferred. 3+ years’ work experience in behavioral health may be considered in lieu of degree.
Supervision available “in-house” from appropriate supervisory staff.
Oral and written communication skills.
Displays good customer service skills with clients and community at large.
Competency in areas prerequisite for performing activities noted above with supervision.
Utilizes computer well enough to perform clinical documentation as well as generate written documentation in WORD or via email.

Responsibilities

Assists the Mental Health Housing Director in overseeing the operations of the respite/transition home and in assuring that the facility is in good repair, is safe, and maintains a peaceful environment.
Actively participates in residential intake, discharge and care plan development.
Assures that all residents adhere to program and policy requirements and will routinely log outcomes and participation. Will work diligently to create a safe environment in which the residents can work towards their personal mental health goals.
Will assist with room checks and administer drug screens as directed to assure a drug and alcohol-free recovery environment.
Records client vital signs as received; notifies nurse of any changes.
Continuously observes clients’ behavior, mental status and notifies any changes or unusual occurrences.
Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
Able to perform client safety checks at scheduled times, documents appropriately.
Responsible for assisting clients needing additional care related to medical needs.
Demonstrates the ability to set limits for clients and other de-escalation techniques.
Answers the telephone in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately, and takes messages.
Maintains a team approach through communication, documentation, following policies and planning with mental health housing staff. Will participate in assigned trainings and team development meetings as assigned.
Will assist with the provision of daily presence in mental health housing.
Will assist residents in obtaining food.
Will assist the Mental Health Housing Director in maintaining appropriate certifications and licenses for facilities.
Will assist in the completion of reports for grants, funding, referral sources, etc. in a timely and professional manner.
Will work closely with community partners and referral agencies to promote high quality and effective services by strategizing and promoting communication and cooperation.
Will inform Mental Health Housing Director and/or CEO of repairs or updates needed in facilities.
Other duties may be assigned.