Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (DD/BH)

Titan Placement Group

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (DD/BH)

Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (DD/BH)

    A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is needed at a Crisis Therapeutic Home for adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs (DD/BH) in Charlottesville, VA.

    This role supports individuals through a short-term residential crisis stabilization program (up to 30 days) with therapeutic interventions, personal care, and skill-building activities. The DSP works collaboratively with individuals' primary providers, clinical homes, family, and other community services.

    Salary and Benefits:

    • Starting pay range: $16.54 - $18.00+ (higher rates offered to experienced candidates)
    • Shift differentials:
      • Monday-Thursday, 5 pm - 8 am: +$2/hour
      • Weekend shifts (Friday 5 pm - Monday 8 am): +$2/hour
    • Paid Time Off: 38 days total (Vacation: 12 days, Sick time: 12 days, Holidays: 11 days, 3 floating holidays)
    • Health Coverage: Employer pays 88% of your premium for your individual plan, and 57% of any dependents.
    • Dental Coverage: 100% employer-paid.
    • Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Benefits: Virginia State Retirement and 457 Plan
    • Opportunities for advancement and career development
    • Free clinical supervision hours for those pursuing licensure as certified peer support specialists, licensed counselors, or licensed social workers.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Gym Membership
    • Long/Short term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and other voluntary benefits
    • Flexible scheduling to meet individual program needs (day, evening, overnight, weekend shifts)

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist individuals with daily activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, physical health, wellness, community engagement, and leisure activities.
    • Monitor individuals for frequency and severity of mental health or behavioral symptoms and provide crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation supports in accordance with individualized crisis prevention and intervention plans, behavioral support plans, and overall service plans
    • Participate in the development and implementation of the individual’s Crisis Education and Prevention Plan.
    • Provide on-site crisis intervention and stabilization support
    • Plan, structure, and prompt social and leisure time activities
    • Collaborate with the home’s Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor/RN, Medical Director, Clinical Director, and other staff with clinical expertise on presentation of needs, behavioral tracking, attempted interventions, plan of care, and discharge planning.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required and one year of full-time relevant experience.
    • Valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles is required.
    • The incumbent must be able to perform all essential duties.
    • Knowledge of:
      • Characteristics and service needs of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral disorders, language disorders, and other sensory impairments.
      • Principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
      • Adherence to existing professional ethical standards.
      • Adherence to licensure regulations related to services provided.
      • Non-aversive behavioral management techniques/crisis intervention skills.

    About Us:

    Titan Placement Group is a permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm bridging the gap between healthcare companies and high-quality candidates. We uphold core values of communication, collaboration, and accountability. Titan Placement Group is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female candidates to apply.

    If interested, please apply, or email your resume to tess@titanplacement.com
    We can always be reached by phone at (941) 269-1000.