Direct Care Professional IV (HOPE)

Job overview

The Direct Care Professional IV (HOPE) role is onsite in Richmond, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the HOPE Residential Treatment Community, which provides residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The professional provides direct care and behavioral support, helps implement individualized treatment plans, and monitors participant safety and progress. The role contributes to recovery support by assisting with daily living, therapeutic activities, medication monitoring, and communication with clinical teams.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care and behavioral support in residential or community settings
• implement and monitor individualized treatment plans with clinicians and therapists
• assist with daily living activities, coping strategies, and therapeutic exercises
• monitor behavior, mood, and safety and document observations
• facilitate therapeutic groups and educational sessions
• support medication monitoring
• respond to crises with de-escalation and emotional support
• communicate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• mentor lower-level direct care staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct care professional iv

hope

richmond va

residential treatment

substance use recovery

behavioral health

direct care

treatment plans

therapeutic groups

medication monitoring

crisis de-escalation

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

HOPE hires for full-time, part-time, and PRN options across day, evening, and overnight shifts; this listing is part-time.

About the employer

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.