Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP

Dungarvin•Centerville, MN

27d

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist 1 to provide direct support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs, including people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The role uses person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and supporting individuals to 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 includes helping with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, and medication-administration tasks when allowed. The specialist maintains a safe, structured living environment, documents services and observations in electronic systems, monitors behavioral and health changes, and communicates proactively with supervisors and team members. Training and orientation are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience providing mental or behavioral health services.
At least 18 years of age; 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, professional verbal and written communication, including documentation.
Ability to work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment.
Collaboration, problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs.
Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, and individual support plans; use de-escalation and manual-restraint procedures as trained.
Assist with daily living skills, household cleaning, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment and follow emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems such as T-logs, Therap, and health tracking tools.
Monitor behavioral changes and escalation indicators, 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 and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
Model positive, professional behavior and collaborate with team members and external partners.

Benefits

Fixed starting rate of $20.00 per hour.
May be eligible for a retention bonus of up to $2,000; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.
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.