Direct Support Professional, Residential, Hiring for all shifts!
Cost CenterScheduled Weekly Hours0Work ShiftShift & StatusLooking to build meaningful relationships with residents in a home-style setting while providing compassionate care? This may be the position for you! We serve children, young adults, and older adults.Who Are We?We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.Benefits & IncentivesMedical, dental, vision & life insurance403(b) retirement plan with Pine Rest matchGenerous PTO for full- and part-time employeesTuition assistance & loan forgivenessEmployee Assistance Program (therapy, legal, financial, gym discounts, and more)Davenport University tuition discounts for employees and family membersKey ResponsibilitiesProvide physical and emotional care to individuals with mental illness or developmental delaysMaintain a safe, therapeutic environment and actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention, and de-escalationAssist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.)Observe, document, and report patient behaviors, progress, medications, and safety concernsSupport individual treatment plans and a recovery-focused, person-centered approachFacilitate group activities, social skills, and skill-buildingPerform unit and household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep) and escort patients to appointments and community outingsConduct safety checks, searches, and drug testing as requiredRole model Pine Rest’s mission, values, and professionalism, assist in training new staff, and perform basic administrative tasksProvide spiritual, emotional, social, and mental support as part of patient careEducation & ExperienceMinimum 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred)CNA certification or 1–2 years of college coursework (preferred)ScheduleOnsite positionMay include weekends and holidaysAdditional InformationWhile this role is advertised as Direct Support Professional for recruitment purposes, your official title at Pine Rest will be Psychiatric Technician, Nurse Tech, or Behavioral Health Professional based on experience, credentials, and assigned unitPine Rest is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployment is contingent upon criminal background check, education verification, and drug screening