Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Forest Lake, MN

6d•$21 - $24

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 supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. Employees follow behavior and treatment plans, use trained crisis-prevention and de-escalation approaches, and maintain a safe, structured living environment. The position involves assisting with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, and personal contacts. It also includes documenting services and observations in electronic systems, monitoring behavioral and health changes, communicating with supervisors and team members, participating in meetings, and helping train new staff. Full-time and part-time opportunities with a variety of schedules are available. The stated hourly wage range is $21–$24.

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 21 years old 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 lbs.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Behavioral Specialist, Behavioral Technician, or Mental Health Specialist.

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.
Support individuals according to 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 cleaning 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 systems.
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, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.