Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP

Dungarvin • Shakopee, MN

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist (MHS I) to provide person-centered support to people with behavioral and mental health needs, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or complex medical needs. The role focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and helping individuals live as independently as possible.

The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual-restraint procedures. The role also supports daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, personal contacts, and medication tasks as permitted. Specialists document services and observations electronically, monitor changes in behavior and health, communicate with supervisors and team members, maintain a safe and structured home, and follow medical, nutrition, emergency, and individual support plans.

Dungarvin provides paid training and orientation, including preparation for challenging behaviors. The posting describes a collaborative work environment and opportunities for career growth, training, and mentorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience providing mental or behavioral health services.
• Must be at least 18 years old; some programs require employees to be at least 21.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations.
• Ability to follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans.
• Ability to use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication, including documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and external partners, including case managers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals.
• Strong problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills.
• Must be prepared to work some weekend shifts and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement.
• Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual-restraint procedures as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
• Assist with daily living skills, household cleaning, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
• Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking.
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify signs of escalation, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts and assist with appointments and medication-administration tasks as allowed.
• Follow medical and nutrition plans.
• Provide feedback about individuals’ needs while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

Benefits

• Fixed starting rate of $20.00 per hour.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure, including PTO donation options.
• National brand discounts.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Tapcheck to receive up to 50% of pay before payday.
• Career growth opportunities, paid training, and mentorship.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED