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

Dungarvin•North Branch, MN

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 unsuccessful placements and benefit from a highly structured environment. The homes are designed with safety in mind, and staff use a consistent, person-centered approach to help individuals work toward their goals while maintaining safety. The role provides direct support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary. The position also involves supporting daily living and community activities, maintaining a safe and structured home, documenting services and observations, monitoring behavioral changes, communicating with the team, and following individual support, treatment, medical, and nutrition plans. The stated compensation is up to $24.00 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.

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, 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, structured living environment and 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, 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.