Mental Health Specialist II — Acute Behavioral Services (Growth)

Dungarvin; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tapcheck access

Career growth & training

Job summary

Join Dungarvin as a Mental Health Specialist II in Acute Behavioral Services. You will work directly with individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, implementing behavior support plans and crisis prevention strategies while maintaining a safe living environment.

Requires a high school diploma or higher, 3 years of relevant experience or a degree in a mental-health field, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years minimum experience with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness or a degree in a mental-health–related field.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs.
• Implement behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraints as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
• Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T-logs, Therap, health tracking).
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate with supervisors during crisis or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, and follow medical and nutrition plans.
• Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, complete minor maintenance tasks, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.

Skills

Behavioral support

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Degree in mental-health-related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Join Dungarvin as a Mental Health Specialist II in Acute Behavioral Services. You will work directly with individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs, implementing behavior support plans and crisis prevention strategies while maintaining a safe living environment.

Requires a high school diploma or higher, 3 years of relevant experience or a degree in a mental-health field, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance.