Direct Support Professional

Full Time
Jefferson City, MO
$17 an hour
Posted 1 day ago
Job description

Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1,500 sign on bonus. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

Evenings: M-F 3-1130 pm

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide quality psychiatric care to individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis that present to the regional Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC). This care will be individualized to the specific needs of each individual served at the CSC. This position will work under the direct supervision of the local CSC Triage Clinician Lead. Training is centered on interventions designed to provide appropriate care for adults presenting with a variety of needs, cognitive abilities, and diagnoses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

  • Comfortable providing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises
  • Interact with individuals to ensure they're comfortable, getting daily needs met while providing oversight for safety purposes
  • Completes a minimum of 52 educational activities per year
  • Provides feedback to focus on enhancing patient care to direct supervisor
  • Participates in mandatory overtime (if/when needed)
  • Acts as a preceptor and mentor to new employees as needed
  • Participates on interdisciplinary team by providing patient information and recommendations to the Treatment Team
  • Writes legibly
  • Communicates appropriately with patients and co-workers
  • Other duties as assigned

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES - COMPANY WIDE
  • Regularly attends work except for approved absences
  • Attends all training as required
  • Maintain professional, "champion" behavior
  • Provides quality customer service
  • Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
  • Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
  • Team oriented and values diversity

    WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
  • Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
  • Regular exposure to biohazard and/or chemical waste materials



    QUALIFICATION(S): DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Change Readiness
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creative Thinking
  • Communication - Oral
  • Communication - Written
  • Decision Making
  • Flexible Thinking
  • Multitasking/Planning
  • Organizational/Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Expertise

    QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION

    High School/GED preferred

    QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    At least one (1) year of psychiatric, nursing or emergency room experience preferred

    Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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