Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin • Cold Spring, MN

1d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to people with intensive behavioral and mental health needs. The role focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and helping individuals live as independently as possible. The position is located north of Kimball, Minnesota, near Pearl Lake. Full-time and part-time options and a variety of schedules are available.

The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, applies crisis-prevention and de-escalation strategies, and uses manual restraint procedures only as trained. The role also supports daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, personal contacts, and medication-administration tasks as allowed. Specialists document services, observations, health concerns, and program activities in electronic systems; monitor changes and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members; and follow medical, nutrition, safety, emergency, and individual support plans.

The role includes participating in team meetings, sharing feedback about individuals’ needs, and helping train new staff while modeling professional behavior. Dungarvin provides paid training and orientation, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. The position offers an hourly wage range of $21–$24 and may be eligible for a retention bonus of up to $2,000. The retention bonus does not apply 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 verbal and written 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, and individual support plans; use de-escalation techniques and manual restraints as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills, household cleaning tasks, 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 systems.
• Monitor behavioral changes and signs of escalation, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crises or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts and assist with appointments and medication-administration tasks as allowed.
• Follow medical and nutrition plans and home-safety requirements, emergency procedures, and applicable protocols.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on individuals’ needs.
• Assist in training new staff and model 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, mentorship, and paid orientation.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
• Potential retention bonus of up to $2,000; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees.

What This Job Offers

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