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

Dungarvin•Nashwauk, MN

18d

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. The people served may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements and may need a highly structured environment. The homes are designed for safety, and the program uses a consistent, person-centered approach 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 and helps individuals build skills and engage positively while following behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained restraint procedures. The role also involves assisting with daily living and household tasks, transportation and community activities, maintaining a structured and safe home, documenting services and observations in electronic systems, monitoring behavioral changes, communicating during safety situations, supporting appointments and personal contacts, and following medication, medical, nutrition, and emergency protocols. The specialist participates in team meetings and may help train new staff. The position offers a fixed starting rate of $24 per hour. Select locations may offer 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 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 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, 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, 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 escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises or safety situations.
Support family and personal contacts and assist with appointments, medication administration tasks as allowed, and adherence to 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time employees
Vision insurance for full-time employees
Dental insurance for full-time employees
Supplemental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
Paid time off that increases with tenure
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
Paid training and orientation
Retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees