Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist (MHS I) to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals 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 people live as independently as possible. The specialist follows individual behavior support and treatment plans, uses trained crisis-prevention and de-escalation approaches, and maintains a clean, safe, and structured living environment. The role also includes helping with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, appointments, community engagement, and medication-related tasks as allowed. Staff document services and observations electronically, monitor changes in behavior or health, communicate with supervisors and team members, and follow safety, emergency, medical, and nutrition protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience providing mental or behavioral health services.
- At least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 or older.
- 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 written and verbal 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement.
- Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual restraint procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
- Assist with daily living skills, household cleaning, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
- Document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities in electronic systems, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking systems.
- Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises or safety situations.
- Support family and personal contacts and assist with appointments.
- Assist with medication administration tasks as allowed and 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
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
