Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Supports adolescent girls in a residential behavioral health setting by facilitating experiential therapies, providing crisis intervention, and documenting client progress.
About this role
Overview
Hourly Pay:
- $21.00/hour for candidates with a high school diploma or GED.
- $22.00/hour for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
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.
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: Must be at least 21+ years of age.
- Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Education (Preferred): Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
- 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.
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
Chrysalis is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
Chrysalis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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