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

Dungarvin•Mora, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II for its Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes, which support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many individuals served have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or failed placements and benefit from a highly structured environment. The homes are designed with safety in mind, and support is person-centered, consistent, and focused on helping individuals reach their goals while maintaining safety. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary. The specialist provides direct support using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The role includes following behavior and treatment plans, assisting with daily living and household activities, transportation and community engagement, maintaining a structured and safe home, documenting services and observations in electronic systems, monitoring behavior and communicating safety concerns, and supporting appointments, personal contacts, and medication-related tasks as allowed. The specialist also participates in team meetings, may assist with training new staff, and follows emergency procedures and individual support plans. The position offers a fixed starting rate of $24 per hour. Select locations may be eligible for a retention bonus of up to $3,000. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, vision, and dental insurance; additional offerings include supplemental and life insurance, a 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match, paid time off that increases with tenure, PTO donation options, employee discounts, a referral program, access to Tapcheck, career growth opportunities, paid training and mentorship, mileage reimbursement, and paid orientation.

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 21 years of age 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, 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 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.

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 trained manual-restraint procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment and 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.
Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises or safety situations.
Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments and medication administration tasks as allowed, and follow medical and nutrition plans.
Participate in team meetings, provide feedback about individuals’ needs, and assist with training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.