Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services
About The Position
Dungarvin’s Acute Behavioral Services group homes support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, including people who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements. The homes provide a structured, safety-focused environment and use consistent, person-centered support to help individuals work toward their goals. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary. The Mental Health Specialist II provides direct support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The role includes implementing behavior and treatment plans, maintaining a structured home environment, supporting daily living and community activities, documenting services and observations, monitoring behavioral changes, and communicating with the team. The specialist also assists with appointments and medication-related tasks as permitted, follows medical and nutrition plans, participates in team meetings, helps train new staff, and supports home safety and protocol compliance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or a degree in a mental-health-related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness, unless qualifying through a degree in a mental-health-related field.
- 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, 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.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement.
- Implement behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraints 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, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking.
- Monitor behavioral changes, identify indicators 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 on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
- Maintain home safety, complete minor maintenance tasks, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.
Benefits
- 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 and an 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
