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

Dungarvin•Mora, MN

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist II works in Dungarvin’s Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes, supporting individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. The homes provide a highly structured, safety-focused environment for people who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements. Support is person-centered and intended to help individuals work toward their goals while maintaining safety. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary. The role provides direct support with daily living, skill-building, positive engagement, crisis prevention, and community participation. It also involves maintaining a safe and structured home, documenting services and observations electronically, monitoring behavioral and health changes, communicating with supervisors and team members, assisting with appointments and medication-related tasks as allowed, and following individual plans and emergency procedures. Staff participate in team meetings and may help train new employees. 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. The posting describes comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, paid time off that increases with tenure, paid training and orientation, mileage reimbursement, career growth opportunities, mentorship, and employee perks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a degree in a mental-health-related field as an alternative to the specified experience requirement.
At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness, unless qualifying through a degree in a mental-health-related field.
Must be at least 18 years old; some programs require employees to be at least 21 years old.
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.

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, 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 such as T-logs, Therap, and health tracking.
Monitor behavioral changes, identify indicators of escalation, 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 on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.