Mental Health Specialist II — Acute Behavioral Services

Job overview

The Mental Health Specialist II — Acute Behavioral Services role is onsite in Chatfield, MN; the posting describes the program as serving Spring Valley, MN. Compensation is $24 per hour, with a $3,000 retention bonus for eligible applicants. The role supports Dungarvin’s Acute Behavioral Services group homes for people with complex mental health and behavioral needs. The specialist provides direct, person-centered support focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. The role follows individual behavior and treatment plans, documents services and observations, and works with colleagues and external partners to help residents pursue their goals in a structured living environment.

What you'll do

• Provide direct support using person-centered approaches
• follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and trained manual restraint procedures
• assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement
• document services, observations, health concerns, and activities
• monitor behavioral changes and communicate during safety situations
• support appointments, personal contacts, and medication tasks as allowed
• participate in team meetings and assist with new staff training
• follow emergency procedures and safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health specialist ii

acute behavioral services

chatfield mn

dungarvin

behavioral health

person-centered support

crisis prevention

de-escalation

group homes

$24/hr

$3,000 retention bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• supplemental and life insurance
• 401(k) match up to 3%
• paid time off
• employee perks
• paid training and orientation
• career development and mentorship
• mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and either three years of experience with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness or a mental-health-related degree; valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

About the employer

Dungarvin is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.