Shift: 4 10 hour night shift, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday
Shifts Available: 7p-5a or 9p-7a
$3.00 Premium
Are you passionate about mental health and helping others through crisis? Join our dedicated team as a Direct Care Worker and make a real impact in the lives of individuals on their journey toward recovery and resilience.
What You’ll Do:
As a Direct Care Worker in our Crisis Residential Unit, you’ll be the heart of support for individuals facing mental health challenges. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment by:
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Providing calm, compassionate, and respectful care at all times.
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Supporting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, cooking, and mobility.
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Encouraging meaningful engagement and helping individuals identify personal goals, strengths, and interests.
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Monitoring safety with regular checks and providing hands-on support as needed.
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Assisting with medication administration and documentation.
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Facilitating therapeutic and educational groups.
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Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, and mental health professionals.
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Supporting crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts with empathy and skill.
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Promoting recovery, resilience, and community integration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Foster trusting relationships through consistent, empathetic communication.
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Respond effectively to individuals in crisis, using non-restrictive interventions.
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Document progress, shift updates, and incident reports in our EMR (LEO).
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Assist with developing coping skills, community living skills, and access to resources.
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Encourage participation in meaningful activities, education, and employment.
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Support consumers and their families in navigating the mental health system.
What You Bring:
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Passion for helping others and making a difference in mental health care.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond compassionately to individuals in crisis.
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Commitment to person-centered care and trauma-informed practices.
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Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
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Willingness to learn and implement emergency procedures and interventions.
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Experience in behavioral health is a plus—but more importantly, a desire to grow and support others is essential.
Why Join Us?
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Supportive and mission-driven team
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Opportunity to be a change-maker in someone’s recovery journey
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Make an impact every single day
Apply today and help bring hope, stability, and support to those who need it most.
Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community.
Required Education/Certification/Licensure
- Has High school diploma or equivalent
- Is at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle operator’s license, and successfully complete motor vehicle record check
- Upon hire must:
- Become certified in First Aid and CPR with AED
- Become certified in agency approved de-escalation model (CPI, QBS, etc.)
Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure
- Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant
- Associate’s degree
