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

Dungarvin • Mora, MN

5h

About The Position

Dungarvin’s Acute Behavioral Services group homes support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, including people who may have experienced frequent crises, hospital stays, legal involvement, or failed placements. The homes provide a highly structured, safety-focused environment and use consistent, person-centered support to help individuals work toward their goals. Staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response, including manual restraints when necessary.

The Mental Health Specialist II provides direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs. The role promotes safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and as much independence as possible. Duties also include supporting daily living, maintaining a structured home, documenting services and observations, responding to behavioral changes, coordinating with team members, and following individual support and safety plans.

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 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, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs, emphasizing 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 using electronic systems such as 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; 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 help train new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and comply with protocols and individual support plans.

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
• PTO donation options
• National brand discounts
• Employee referral program
• Tapcheck access to receive up to 50% of pay before payday
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid training and mentorship
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Paid training and orientation
• Potential retention bonus of up to $3,000 at select locations

What This Job Offers

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