Acute Behavioral Services Specialist: Crisis Support & Care

Dungarvin; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intensive behavioral health needs in structured homes in Minnesota. You will implement plan-based care, support daily living, and document observations accurately in electronic systems.

Expect to work in a safety-conscious environment with crisis prevention and de-escalation practices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and family contacts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience with individuals with chronic mental illness or a degree in a mental-health field.
• Must be at least 18; some programs require 21+.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to use electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs with safety and positive engagement.
• Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de‑escalation, and restraints as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and assist with daily living tasks and community activities.
• Accurately document services and observations using electronic systems.
• Participate in team meetings and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years experience / mental-health field degree

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intensive behavioral health needs in structured homes in Minnesota. You will implement plan-based care, support daily living, and document observations accurately in electronic systems.

Expect to work in a safety-conscious environment with crisis prevention and de-escalation practices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and family contacts as needed.