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

Dungarvin•Cloquet, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin’s Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes support 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, safety-focused environment and use consistent, person-centered approaches to help individuals work toward their goals. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary. The Mental Health Specialist II provides direct support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The role includes following individual support and treatment plans; assisting with daily living, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement; documenting services and observations in electronic systems; monitoring for behavioral changes; supporting appointments and medication-related tasks as allowed; and collaborating with colleagues, families, and external partners. Staff also help maintain a safe and structured home, follow emergency procedures, participate in team meetings, and may assist with training new staff.

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 21 or older.
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, including 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 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 with training new staff while modeling professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

Benefits

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.
Up to $3,000 retention bonus at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.