Direct support professional (Dsp)

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C·Princeton, West Virginia

Unknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 15 days ago

About the role

The Direct Support Professional provides protective oversight and assists consumers with daily living and life-skills development. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment while addressing the physical, social, and emotional needs of consumers.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – INSPIRES Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center Location: Mercer County, WV Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our INSPIRES program, a short-term treatment center serving male consumers.

The DSP provides protective oversight and assists consumers with daily living and life-skills development. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment while addressing each consumer’s physical, social, health, emotional, economic, and training needs.

Education and qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Must be physically capable of assisting consumers.

Must be able to use approved verbal and physical intervention techniques when necessary to safely manage aggressive behaviors.

Must be dependable, compassionate, and able to work effectively with individuals receiving behavioral health services.

A personal communication device that allows regular contact with the supervisor is preferred.

Why join southern highlands?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals develop greater stability, independence, and confidence in a supportive treatment environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically capable of assisting consumers. They must also be able to utilize approved verbal and physical intervention techniques to manage aggressive behaviors.

high school
Communication
Patient care
Crisis intervention
Safety management
Behavioral health support
Protective oversight
Life-skills development

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Princeton, West Virginia
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

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