Direct Support Professional- Crisis Center (PRN) at Compass Health Network

Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $250 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!

The Community Living Instructor will provide quality psychiatric care to individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis that is present to the regional Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This care will be individualized to the specific needs of each individual served at the BHCC. This position will work under the direct supervision of the local BHCC 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 crisis
• Interact with individuals to ensure they are comfortable, having daily needs met while providing oversight for safety purposes
• Completes a minimum of 52 educational activities per year and participants in 1 hour mandatory training monthly
• Participates in Level One Medication Aid (L1MA) training and performs all L1MA activities on shift, as needed
• 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
• Follows all policy and procedures while on shift
• Supports in keeping BHCC tidy and clean
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  High School/GED preferred
  
  QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
• At least one (1) year of psychiatric, nursing or emergency room experience preferred
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
  
  Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."
  
  Why join us?
  
  We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
  
  At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
  
  
  • Competitive benefits
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Licensure supervision
  • Mentor opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Access
  • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
  We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
  
  *Sign on bonus amount will be prorate based upon the number of hours worked.
  
  Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.