Mental Health Specialist II — Direct Care & Growth

Dungarvin inc; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and orientation

401(k) match

PTO with tenure

Brand discounts

Employee referral program

Tapcheck access

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Dungarvin is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support to individuals with behavioral health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and person-centered care. You will document observations, participate in care planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with mental illness or a related degree.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years minimum of experience with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness or a degree in a mental-health-related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 or older.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, using person-centered approaches.
• Support individuals per behavior support and treatment plans, crisis-prevention, de-escalation, and manual restraints as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, transportation, and community engagement.
• Document services, observations, health concerns, and activities using electronic systems (T-logs, Therap, health tracking).
• Monitor behavioral changes and communicate with supervisors during crises or safety situations.
• Support family contacts, assist with appointments and medication administration tasks as allowed.
• Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on needs, and assist in training new staff.
• Maintain home safety and follow emergency procedures per individual plans.

Kenntnisse

Behavior support plans

Crisis prevention/de-escalation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Dungarvin is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support to individuals with behavioral health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and person-centered care. You will document observations, participate in care planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with mental illness or a related degree.