Lead Direct Care Professional

Description

Devereux Arizona’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides intensive, 24‑hour support for youth aged 7 to 17 who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. In a structured, therapeutic environment we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, trauma‑informed care to help youth heal, grow and build a brighter future. The RTC features dormitories, an accredited K‑12 school, food services, 24/7 on‑site nursing, and specialized therapy and clinical services.

Lead DCPs are responsible for the health and safety of campus individuals, and assist Program Managers with supervising, planning, and implementing day‑to‑day program activities. Direct support duties include helping individuals with mental health, managing behaviors and emotional needs, de‑escalating crisis situations, treatment plan implementation, personal care (bathing, dressing), medication management, transport, fostering social skills, and supporting direct care staff. Lead DCPs also serve as a role model, mentor, leader, and trainer to Direct Care Professionals, and assist with enrichment activities such as art, music, culinary arts, and athletics.

$20 – $22 per hour

$1 per hour for 3 pm–11 pm and $2 per hour for 11 pm–7 am, 7 days a week.

Ability to work afternoons, nights, and weekends.

6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed for behavioral healthcare workers, offering career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills, and financial assistance. Full‑time employees in career‑aligned tracks receive 100% tuition, fees, and textbook costs, up to $15,000 for undergraduate classes annually and $25,000 for graduate‑level classes annually.
• Paid time off – 24 days per year, increasing with service;
  Sick time – 64 hours per year.
• Retirement plan,
  eM Life for mental health and work/life programs, and service anniversary awards.
• Free access to Payactiv – a platform to get a portion of earned wages between pay periods.
• Quality low‑cost benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance) – 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires. Benefits portal

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
• One year of work experience in behavioral health service delivery or six months Devereux experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to pass a 36‑month DMV check.
• Pre‑employment physical and job demand assessment (if applicable).
• Drug test within 24 hours of offer, negative results required.
• Must attend a two‑week new hire orientation, Mon‑Fri 8:30 am‑5 pm (paid).
• Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions. Arizona Revised Statutes Notice (ARS 36‑411).

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 children, adults, and families each year.

Our mission:
Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees may start benefits after 30 days of employment. We also offer medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care and mental health services; student loan debt assistance; tuition reimbursement; generous time‑off; 403(b) retirement plan with matching;

voluntary life and accident coverage; and an employee assistance/work‑life balance program.

Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening required. EOE.