Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Cold Spring, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to people with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, including individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The role focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. The position is located north of Kimball, Minnesota, near Pearl Lake. Full-time and part-time opportunities and a variety of schedules are available. The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, uses trained crisis-prevention and de-escalation approaches, and assists with daily living, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement. The role also includes documenting services and observations electronically, monitoring behavioral and health changes, supporting appointments and personal contacts, and maintaining a safe, structured home environment. Staff participate in team meetings and may help train new employees. Dungarvin describes itself as a mission-driven provider of support services that has served people since 1976. Paid training and orientation are provided, including preparation for challenging behaviors.

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 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, professional written and verbal communication, including documentation.
Ability to work effectively in crisis situations, exercise sound judgment, collaborate with team members and external partners, and demonstrate 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, 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 and 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 with training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.