Mental Health Specialist II

Job overview

The Mental Health Specialist II role is onsite in Sauk Rapids, MN. Compensation is listed as a starting wage range of $21–$24 per hour. The position provides person-centered support to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, complex medical needs, and intensive behavioral or mental health needs. The specialist helps individuals build skills and engage safely by following behavior and treatment plans, documenting services, and responding to behavioral changes. The work supports Dungarvin’s stated mission of helping people live as independently as possible through respectful, person-centered services.

What you'll do

• Provide direct person-centered support
• follow behavior-support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, and trained de-escalation and restraint procedures
• assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement
• document services and observations electronically
• monitor behavioral changes and communicate with supervisors
• support appointments, family contacts, and medication tasks as allowed
• follow medical, nutrition, and safety plans
• participate in team meetings and help train new staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

mental health specialist ii

behavioral support

person-centered care

crisis prevention

de-escalation

daily living support

sauk rapids mn

dungarvin

$21–$24/hr

paid training

mileage reimbursement

high school diploma or ged

weekend shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• supplemental and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• paid time off
• employee discounts
• referral program
• paid training and mentorship
• mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Paid training and orientation, mileage reimbursement, and a variety of schedules are offered. Some weekend shifts and holidays are expected. Requires a high school diploma or GED and either three years of relevant experience or a mental-health-related degree.

About the employer

Dungarvin is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.