Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring Mental Health Specialist IIs to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, including people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The role focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. Full-time and part-time opportunities and a variety of schedules are available.

Specialists follow behavior support and treatment plans, use trained crisis-prevention and de-escalation techniques, and maintain safe, structured living environments. They assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, and medication administration tasks as allowed. They document services and observations in electronic systems, monitor behavioral changes, communicate with supervisors and team members, participate in 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Behavioral Specialist, Behavioral Technician, or Mental Health Specialist.

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 trained manual-restraint procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
• Assist with daily living skills, household cleaning, 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.
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, 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, emergency procedures, protocols, and individual support plans.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
• Assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.

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 eligible work-related travel.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

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