SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C·Princeton, West Virginia
Provide direct care, supervision, and support to consumers to ensure their safety and well-being. Assist individuals with daily living activities and help them develop social, vocational, and independent living skills.
Direct support professional (Dsp) – hartley
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Hartley. The DSP provides direct care and support services to consumers, ensuring their safety and assisting with their physical, social, health, emotional, economic, and training needs.
This position plays a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provide direct support and supervision to consumers.
Assist consumers with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
Ensure the safety and well-being of consumers at all times.
Support consumers in developing social, vocational, and independent living skills.
Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Follow agency policies, procedures, and consumer service plans.
Utilize approved verbal and physical interventions when necessary to manage aggressive behaviors.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in West Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently and serve diverse client needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctoral degree, an unrestricted license, and experience with evidence-based treatments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of your clinical approach before applying.
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