Mental Health Specialist II — Crisis & Behavioral Support

Dungarvin; Spring Valley (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed starting rate: $24/hr

Retention bonus: $3,000

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance (FT)

401(k) with up to 3% employer match

PTO with tenure increases

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training & orientation

Employee perks: Tapcheck access

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with complex behavioral and mental-health needs in Acute Behavioral Services group homes across our discussing programs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and safety protocols.

The role requires adherence to behavior support plans, crisis prevention, and documentation standards, with training provided to ensure safe handling of

Qualifications

• Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans.
• Use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, including documentation.
• Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers, law enforcement, mental health professionals).
• Demonstrate 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.
• Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures 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 proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow all medical and nutrition plans.
• Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in a mental-health-related field

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with complex behavioral and mental-health needs in Acute Behavioral Services group homes across our discussing programs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and safety protocols.

The role requires adherence to behavior support plans, crisis prevention, and documentation standards, with training provided to ensure safe handling of