Mental Health DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Recovery & Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio • Greenville, OH

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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.

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.

Benefits

• RWC offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision.
• Employer paid short term, long term disability insurance as well as a $25,000.00 life insurance policy for all full time employees.
• Along with 10 paid holidays, full time employees receive a PTO package that starts accruing at day one, averaging 4 weeks per year.
• We have an EAP program for staff and a wellness hour monthly.
• All employees are eligible to participate in our 403B retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees