Entry Level Mental Health Professional - Part-Time

Optimae values diversity and we encourage everybody, including those from traditionally overlooked identity groups, to apply.

Optimae LifeServices in De Soto, is hiring part-time Entry Level Mental Health Professionals (DSPs) to work in Dallas County. Hiring for days, evenings and overnights. Applicants should be caring, creative, and passionate about working with individuals experiencing Mental Illness, Intellectual, and/or Developmental Disabilities. If you want more than a job, join our team where you can make a difference by assisting in teaching life skills and advocating for individuals in a community based setting.

Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance.
• Able to pass a required background check which includes Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, criminal record, and driving record checks.

Duties:

• Supporting our customer's social and learning environment.
• Assisting with activities of daily living.
• Supporting our customers to achieve their personal goals.
• We are looking for self-directed individuals with characteristics of compassion, patience, and problem solving skills.
• No experience necessary.

A Note Regarding Experience:

Are you excited about this role, but don’t feel that your past experience fits perfectly with every qualification in the job description? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate to join the Optimae family!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15