Direct Support Professional - Crisis Diversion Services Weekend Days

Job DetailsLevel

• EntryJob
• Location:
• Adult
• Crisis
• Respite
• Services -
• San
• Angelo,
• TX 76903Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $15.75 - $15.75
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift: Day Direct Support
• Professional (DSP) -
• Crisis
• Diversion
• Services -
• Weekend
• Days
• Job
• Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) –
• Crisis
• Diversion
• Services
• Dept
• Code: 2630 (Crisis
• Diversion
• Services)
• Monthly salary: $15.75hr ($2,730/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 you’ll 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 I 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 Driver’s License required. Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years. Must be insurable and remain insurable on Center’s insurance. Must be able to pass a background check. SHIFT Thursday thru Monday; 8a-5p Provides PRN (as needed) coverage for Crisis Diversion Center APPLICATION PROCEDURES All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV.ORG, please select "Apply On Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume. CLOSING DATE Open until filled. For questions, please email Jobs@mhmrcv.org. 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). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Qualifications