Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Forest Lake, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring Mental Health Specialist IIs to provide direct support to people with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, including people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The role uses person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a variety of schedules and shifts. The stated wage range is $21–$24 per hour. The position supports individuals according to behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual-restraint procedures. It also involves maintaining a clean, safe, structured living environment; assisting with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement; and documenting services and observations using electronic systems. The specialist monitors behavioral changes, communicates proactively with supervisors and teammates, supports family and personal contacts, assists with appointments and medication-administration tasks as allowed, and follows medical and nutrition plans. The role includes participating in team meetings, providing feedback, helping train new staff, and following safety procedures and individual support plans.

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 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 and professional verbal and written 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs.
Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, and trained de-escalation and 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 in electronic systems, including 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 and medication-administration tasks as allowed.
Follow medical and nutrition plans, emergency procedures, protocols, and individual support plans.
Participate in team meetings and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
Assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.