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

Dungarvin • Cloquet, 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 individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many residents have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or failed 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 work toward their goals while maintaining safety. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary.

The role provides direct support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The specialist follows individual behavior and treatment plans, assists with daily living and community activities, documents services and observations electronically, monitors behavioral changes, and communicates with supervisors and team members. The position also supports appointments, personal contacts, and permitted medication-related tasks; follows medical and nutrition plans; participates in team meetings; assists with new staff training; and maintains a safe, clean, structured home environment.

The position pays up to $24 per hour. Select locations may offer a retention bonus of up to $3,000; the bonus is not available to current Dungarvin employees. The role includes paid training and orientation.

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, 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 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 indicators of escalation, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises 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 with training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time employees
• Vision insurance for full-time employees
• 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
• Retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees

What This Job Offers

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