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

Dungarvin•Nashwauk, MN

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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 unsuccessful placements and benefit from a highly structured environment. The homes are designed with safety in mind, and support is person-centered and focused on helping individuals pursue 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, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual-restraint procedures; maintaining a clean, safe, structured home; supporting daily living skills, activities, transportation, and community engagement; and documenting services and observations in electronic systems. The specialist monitors behavioral changes, communicates proactively during safety situations, supports personal contacts and appointments, assists with medication tasks as allowed, follows medical and nutrition plans, participates in team meetings, helps train staff, and follows emergency procedures and program protocols. The listed starting rate is $24 per hour. Select locations may be eligible for a retention bonus of up to $3,000; the bonus is not available to current Dungarvin employees.

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 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 manual-restraint procedures as trained.
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, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking.
Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis 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 in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance 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.
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.
Retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations; not available to current Dungarvin employees.