Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs. The role uses person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement, supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, complex medical needs, or mental health needs to live as independently as possible. The specialist follows behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual restraint procedures. The role also supports daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, community engagement, appointments, personal contacts, and medication administration tasks as permitted. Specialists monitor behavioral changes and health concerns, document services and observations in electronic systems, communicate with supervisors and team members, participate in team meetings, and help train new staff. The position requires maintaining a safe, clean, structured home environment and following emergency procedures and individual support plans. Dungarvin offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a variety of schedules and shifts. Starting pay is $21–$24 per hour. Paid training and orientation are provided.

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 and 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 manual restraint procedures as trained.
Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
Assist individuals 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 tools.
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 with appointments and medication administration tasks as allowed.
Follow medical and nutrition plans.
Participate in team meetings and provide feedback about individuals’ needs.
Assist in training new staff and model positive, professional behavior.
Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.