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

Dungarvin • Grand Rapids, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II for its Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes, which support people with complex mental health and behavioral needs. The homes provide a highly structured environment for individuals who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or unsuccessful placements. The approach is safety-focused, consistent, and person-centered, helping individuals work toward their goals. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary.

The specialist provides direct support, follows individual plans and crisis procedures, helps maintain a safe and structured home, documents services and observations, monitors behavioral changes, and coordinates with supervisors, colleagues, families, and outside partners. The role also involves daily living support, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointment support, and medication-administration tasks as permitted. The position requires physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.

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 and professional written and verbal communication, including documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment.
• 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, and structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
• Document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities in electronic systems, including T-logs, Therap, and health tracking systems.
• Monitor behavioral changes, recognize escalation indicators, 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 in training new staff while modeling professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners, including case managers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid training and orientation
• Potential retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations; not applicable to current Dungarvin employees

What This Job Offers

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