Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services Up to $3000 Bonus

Dungarvin•Cloquet, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support in its Acute Behavioral Services group homes. These homes serve individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, including people who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements. The setting is structured and designed to support safety through consistent, person-centered care that helps individuals work toward their goals. The role involves supporting people with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs, maintaining a safe and structured home, and assisting with daily living, activities, transportation, and community engagement. Staff follow individual behavior and treatment plans, use crisis-prevention and de-escalation approaches, and may use manual restraints when necessary and trained to do so. The position also includes documentation, monitoring and communicating behavioral or health changes, supporting appointments and personal contacts, and collaborating with the wider care team. Training and orientation are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness, or a degree in a mental-health-related field.
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 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 written and verbal communication skills, 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.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and safely manage physically demanding situations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs 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 manual restraint procedures as trained.
Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
Assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
Document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems such as T-logs, Therap, and health tracking tools.
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.
Participate in team meetings, provide feedback about individuals’ needs, and help train new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

Benefits

Fixed starting rate of $24 per hour.
Select locations may be eligible for up to a $3,000 retention bonus; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible.
Medical, vision, dental, supplemental, and life insurance; medical, vision, and dental coverage are for full-time employees.
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.