Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Woodbury, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, including people with 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. Support is provided in accordance with individual behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, and established safety protocols. The position also involves assisting with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, appointments, and community engagement; documenting services and observations in electronic systems; monitoring behavioral and health changes; and communicating proactively with supervisors and team members. The specialist may assist with medication administration tasks as permitted, support family and personal contacts, participate in team meetings, and help train new staff. Dungarvin provides paid training and orientation, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. Full-time and part-time options and a variety of schedules are available.

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.
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 and 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs.
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 using electronic systems such as 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.
Participate in team meetings and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
Assist with training new staff and model positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.