Mental Health Specialist II
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 helping individuals live as independently as possible. The position is located north of Kimball, Minnesota, near Pearl Lake, with full-time and part-time options and a variety of schedules. The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual-restraint procedures. The role also involves assisting with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, medication-administration tasks as allowed, and adherence to medical and nutrition plans. Staff maintain a clean, safe, structured home environment, document services and observations in electronic systems, monitor behavioral and health changes, and communicate with supervisors and team members. The position participates in team meetings, may help train new staff, and follows emergency 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.
- Must be at least 18 years old; 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.
- 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, 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.
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, 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 and escalation indicators, 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 and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
- 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 for eligible work-related travel
- Paid orientation
- Potential retention bonus of up to $2,000; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
