Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (DD/BH) - Titan Placement Group

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.