Senior Mental Health Specialist: Behavior Support & Crisis

Dungarvin; Watertown (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate: $24/hr awake shifts

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental for

401(k) with up to 3% match

Paid Time Off with tenure

Tapcheck access

Career growth & training

Mileage reimbursement

Paid Training

Job summary

Dungarvin in Minnesota is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs in our ABS group homes. You’ll work within a safety‑focused, structured environment and contribute to person‑centered care.

You will receive extensive training, document care on electronic systems, and participate in team meetings while pursuing growth opportunities and a competitive starting wage of $24/hour for awake shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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.
• 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, using person‑centered approaches focused on safety, skill‑building, and positive engagement.
• 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 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.

Skills

Crisis management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent prioritization

Safety‑first mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in mental-health related field

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Dungarvin in Minnesota is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II to provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs in our ABS group homes. You’ll work within a safety‑focused, structured environment and contribute to person‑centered care.

You will receive extensive training, document care on electronic systems, and participate in team meetings while pursuing growth opportunities and a competitive starting wage of $24/hour for awake shifts.