Mental Health DSP

About the role

Mental Health DSPs at Envision Unlimited participate as members of a multidisciplinary team responsible for supervising, training, and implementing clients' treatment plans and behavior management plans. They facilitate all client activities and document as required by the multidisciplinary team, CARF Accreditation, and funders including Medicaid standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and recovery-oriented services to clients with mental illness.
• Outline strengths, challenges, and accomplishments in clients’ treatment plans.
• Aid clients in achieving independent living goals through training in areas like activities of daily living, budgeting, transportation, and developing healthy relationships.
• Develop and adhere to a healthy menu based on clients’ dietary needs and assist in meal preparation.
• Supervise clients in community recreational activities and the administration of medications.
• Train clients on medication processes, usage, and side effects, and follow up with supervisors and medical professionals regarding any issues or concerns.
• Document medication use as required by DHS standards for each shift worked.
• Read and initial the communication log at the start of each shift and document services to clients as outlined in their ITP.
• Complete tasks such as household cleaning chores and conduct fire, tornado, and evacuation drills.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Valid Driver's License
• One year of social service experience, preferred

Qualifications

• Respect diversity and refrain from discrimination and harassment based on various characteristics.
• Create and maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Skills

• Compassion
• Recovery-oriented services
• Treatment planning
• Client training
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration
• Documentation
• Fire, tornado, and evacuation drills

Benefits

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Hours vary based on location and position.

Locations

All Mental Health DSP positions are located on the North Side of Chicago.