Awake Overnight Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support for individuals with complex behavioral and mental health needs. This role involves intense behavioral health management, creating a safe environment, and assisting in daily living skills, aimed at positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan

Paid Time Off accrual

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Scheduled pay increases

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working with mental illness.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supports to individuals with mental health needs.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Support daily living skills and behavior management.

Skills

Behavior management

Direct support experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Do you have a passion for helping others establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals?

Are you looking to make a difference? Are you creative and solution-focused?

Are you interested in growing in a job where you can grow with a company and develop a career path? If so, we want you on our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00-24.00 per hour

Company Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees.
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period.
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• Dedicated training department with paid training

Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and/or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices. We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.

Job Description

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Mental Health Specialist II (MHS2) work in our Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) programs. These are highly specialized programs in which we serve individuals with intensive, interfering behavioral and mental health needs. The persons receiving these services have many of the following characteristics: previously placed in a highly restricted facility, high incidents of crisis situations, high behaviors or anti-social issues, multiple hospitalizations/commitments/ institutional stays, history of law enforcement involvement due to behaviors, and multiple failed placements. These group homes have been significantly modified to eliminate safety concerns. Consistency and routine are key factors in the proven success of these programs. Because of the complex/high level behaviors, MHS2's are provided training for manual restraints and will experience mental, emotional, and physical manipulation from the person we support. Staff may be exposed to severe verbal aggression that may include disparaging remarks, racial slurs and swearing. ABS programs utilize a person-centered approach to creating a program that focuses on supporting a person to reach their goals while still considering the safety of the individual, staff, and the community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The MHS II is responsible to provide direct care and direct supports to each person served according to his/ her needs. This includes intense interfering behavioral health management, assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, assisting and training on daily living skills, transportation and support while promoting a person-centered approach. These are care giver positions with an emphasis on mental health and behavior management support. Past experience in direct support professional roles as well as behavior technician would be similar in responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, 21 years old for some sites
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience working with mental illness- Experience with behavior management a plus!
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required
• Current auto liability insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Must be physically fit and be able to stand, squat, bend, or walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50lbs is necessary.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

Hours Worked
• May be full-time or part-time, with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. The specific number and times of scheduled hours should be set upon hiring.All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

WHY THIS JOB?

• Positively change the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as their families.
• If you’ve ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. You’ll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesn’t understand. You’ll not only be their therapist, but you’ll also be their cheerleader.

Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin, we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds which makes our organization stronger.

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6/5/2025