Direct Support Professional (DSP) – INSPIRES Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center Location: Mercer County, WV Job Type: Full-time Position Summary Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our INSPIRES program, a short-term treatment center serving male consumers. The DSP provides protective oversight and assists consumers with daily living and life-skills development. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment while addressing each consumer’s physical, social, health, emotional, economic, and training needs. Education and Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. • Must be physically capable of assisting consumers. • Must be able to use approved verbal and physical intervention techniques when necessary to safely manage aggressive behaviors. • Must be dependable, compassionate, and able to work effectively with individuals receiving behavioral health services. • A personal communication device that allows regular contact with the supervisor is preferred. Why Join Southern Highlands? This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals develop greater stability, independence, and confidence in a supportive treatment environment.