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

Dungarvin • Grand Rapids, 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 people with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many individuals served have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful 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 pursue their goals while maintaining safety. Staff are trained in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary.

The role provides direct support using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual-restraint procedures. The position also supports daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, personal contacts, and medication administration tasks as allowed. It includes documenting services and observations in electronic systems, monitoring behavioral changes, communicating with supervisors and teammates, participating in team meetings, assisting with new-staff training, and maintaining a safe, clean, structured home while following emergency procedures and individual 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, 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 others, 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, de-escalation techniques, and manual-restraint procedures as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, 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 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, assist in training new staff, and model positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners, including case managers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and 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
• Paid training and orientation
• Up to $3,000 retention bonus at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees

What This Job Offers

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