Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Embark Behavioral Health·Flathead County, Montana

$21 - $23/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional (DSP) · $21 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-5% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Flathead County, Montana ($22.00/hr)

11 similar openings in the Flathead County area · median $22.00/hr

$19.75/hr · lowesthighest · $130/hr

this role: $21.00/hrmedian $22.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Flathead County, Montana rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 5% below the Flathead County, Montana median for behavioral health roles.

The Direct Support Professional will support adolescents in their mental health journey by guiding them through experiential therapies and daily living activities. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment through de-escalation techniques and documenting client progress.

Overview Pay

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour,
DOE
Full-time,
On-site position
Location: 77 Trails End Road Eureka, Montana 59917 New hires are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus, distributed in three $500 installments—after 30 days, six months, and twelve months of employment—contingent upon continued employment and meeting eligibility requirements. As a Direct Support Professional, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages (13-18) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. Every day you will participate and guide teen girls in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities. To thrive at Chrysalis, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens. At Chrysalis our mission is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.

Responsibilities

Provide safe verbal de-escalation or physical intervention techniques with upset teen girls as they arise Serve as a positive role model and enforce a supportive atmosphere Communicate important observations and updates to the Shift Leads and Shift Managers At end of shift, document client progress notes daily With an empathetic heart encourages teen engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skill applications

Qualifications

Age: 21+ years of age or older Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.

Skills

Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.

Experience

Min of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred
Certifications: CPR and First
Aid certification preferred, will provide training
Background
Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with Montana state laws. We warmly welcome EMTs to apply for this position! Your experience in emergency medical care and crisis management makes you uniquely qualified to transition into the Behavioral Health Mentor role.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred, along with CPR and First Aid certification.

high school
associate degree
bachelor degree
Communication
Documentation
Mentoring
Empathy
Decision-making
Crisis management
Behavioral health
Growth mindset
Verbal de-escalation
Physical intervention
Adolescent support

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $23/hr
Location: Flathead County, Montana
Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jun 16, 2027
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in Montana

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