Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin • Cold Spring, MN

6d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II 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 work focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. The position is located north of Kimball, Minnesota, near Pearl Lake, and offers full-time and part-time options with a variety of schedules.

The specialist follows individual behavior and treatment plans, supports crisis prevention and de-escalation, and uses manual restraint procedures only as trained. The role also includes maintaining a clean, safe, structured living environment; assisting with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement; documenting services and observations electronically; monitoring behavioral and health changes; supporting appointments and personal contacts; assisting with medication tasks as permitted; and following medical, nutrition, safety, and emergency protocols. The specialist participates in team meetings, contributes feedback, and may assist with training new staff.

The listed starting wage range is $21–$24 per hour. The posting offers a retention bonus of up to $2,000, subject to eligibility; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible for the retention bonus. Benefits and opportunities include insurance options, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, employee perks, career development, paid training, mentorship, and mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.

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.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to 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 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, 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, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking.
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify signs of escalation, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts and assist individuals with appointments.
• Assist with medication administration tasks as allowed and follow medical and nutrition plans.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
• 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

• Retention bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible applicants; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.
• 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 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