Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services

Dungarvin • Chatfield, MN

8d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II for its Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes in Spring Valley, Minnesota. ABS supports individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, including people who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements. The homes provide a highly structured environment designed for safety, using consistent, person-centered support to help individuals work toward their goals. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary.

The specialist provides direct support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The role includes following individual plans and crisis strategies, maintaining a structured home, assisting with daily living and community activities, documenting services and observations electronically, monitoring and communicating behavioral or health changes, supporting appointments and personal contacts, and participating in team activities and staff training.

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.
• 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 skills, 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, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, focusing 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 tools.
• Monitor behavioral changes and escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises 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 in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

Benefits

• Fixed starting rate of $24 per hour.
• $3,000 retention bonus; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED