Direct Support Professional

Praesum Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with company match up to 5%

Education reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Worcester, Massachusetts. The role involves extensive patient interaction and communication with medical staff to ensure patient needs are met efficiently.

Primary responsibilities include completing patient intakes, documenting attendance in therapy groups, and managing personal belongings. A High School Diploma is required, and knowledge of addiction and mental health is beneficial.

This position offers competitive hourly compensation and a range of benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of addiction and mental health is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes on new patient admissions.
• Document attendance for all groups.
• Record inventory log of patient's personal belongings.
• Interact with patients and staff, using deescalating skills.

Skills

Knowledge of addiction and mental health

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunrise Detox: Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different experience where our road to recovery is dignified. Our clients reside in comfortable modern, elegantly furnished rooms where good nutrition is also an essential part of the detoxification process. We offer individual and group counseling to clients and bring in 12 Step meetings to show clients they are not alone once they leave treatment.

Direct Support Professional Job Description

The Direct Support Professional is an integral member of the team with extensive patient contact. They provide communication between the patients, medical staff and clinicians. Excellent patient care includes preparation of charts for case management, assisting the medical staff with vitals and ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and proficient manner.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Completion of intakes on new patient admissions, orientation procedures and schedules
• Document attendance for all groups
• Recording inventory log of patient’s personal belongings and valuables
• Interact appropriately with patients and staff, using deescalating skills when necessary

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of addiction and mental health a plus
• Experience with Microsoft office products

Schedule

• 12‑hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Must be open to one weekend shift per week OR rotating weekends

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location
• Night and weekend differential when applicable
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with company match up to 5%
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities