Direct Support Professional, Residential
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Summary
Looking 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.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical and emotional care to individuals with mental illness or developmental delays
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.)
- Observe, document, and report patient behaviors, progress, medications, and safety concerns
- Support individual treatment plans and a recovery-focused, person-centered approach
- Facilitate group activities, social skills, and skill-building
- Perform unit and household duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep) and escort patients to appointments and community outings
- Conduct safety checks, searches, and drug testing as required
- Role model Pine Rest's mission, values, and professionalism, assist in training new staff, and perform basic administrative tasks
- Provide spiritual, emotional, social, and mental support as part of patient care
Education & Experience
- Minimum 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred)
- CNA certification or 1–2 years of college coursework (preferred)
Schedule
- Onsite position
- May include weekends and holidays
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or equivalent (preferred)
- CNA certification or 1–2 years of college coursework (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Retirement Match
- Generous PTO
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Discounts
- Davenport University Tuition Discounts
Company overview
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is a leading nonprofit behavioral health provider founded in 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the second largest non-profit behavioral health provider in the United States, Pine Rest offers a comprehensive continuum of mental health services across Michigan. The organization provides psychiatric urgent care, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, teletherapy services, addiction treatment and recovery programs, extensive child and adolescent services, senior care programs, and specialized assessment clinics. Guided by Christian values and professional excellence, Pine Rest serves people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds while maintaining its faith-based heritage. The organization operates multiple clinics across Michigan including locations in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, Traverse City, and other communities, providing 24/7 crisis support and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF International, Pine Rest combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to address the full spectrum of behavioral health needs.