Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin•Woodbury, MN

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs. The role focuses on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and supporting people to live as independently as possible. The position may involve working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The specialist follows behavior and treatment plans, uses crisis-prevention and de-escalation strategies, and performs manual restraint procedures only as trained. The role also includes supporting daily living skills, maintaining a safe and structured home, assisting with activities and transportation, documenting services and observations in electronic systems, monitoring behavioral changes, and communicating with supervisors and team members. Additional duties include supporting appointments and personal contacts, assisting with medication administration as allowed, following medical and nutrition plans, participating in team meetings, and helping train new staff. Dungarvin offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a variety of schedules. The listed starting wage is $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 at least 21 years old.
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 skills, 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 manual restraint procedures as trained.
Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment.
Assist 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 systems.
Monitor behavioral changes, identify indicators of escalation, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
Support family and personal contacts and assist with appointments.
Assist with 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.