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

Dungarvin•Blackberry, MN

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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. Many individuals served have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or failed placements and benefit from a highly structured environment. The homes are designed with safety in mind, and services are consistent, person-centered, and 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 role provides direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs, emphasizing safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The specialist supports people according to their behavior and treatment plans, assists with daily living and community activities, documents services and observations electronically, monitors behavioral changes, and communicates with the team about safety concerns. The position also involves supporting personal contacts and appointments, assisting with medication tasks as permitted, following medical and nutrition plans, participating in team meetings, and maintaining a safe, clean, structured home. The posted starting rate is $24 per hour. Select locations may be eligible for a retention bonus of up to $3,000; the bonus is not applicable to current Dungarvin employees. The position includes training and orientation to prepare staff 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.
At least 18 years of age; 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 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 signs of escalation, and proactively communicate 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, provide feedback about 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, including 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 travel.
Paid training and orientation.
Retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.