Mental Health Specialist II
Core
Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement in a structured living environment.
Role type
Direct support professional (Mental Health Specialist)
Builds
Daily living support, crisis prevention, and community engagement for individuals with severe mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities
Domain
Mental health services / Direct support / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, manual restraint procedures, behavior support plan implementation, daily living assistance, electronic documentation, medication administration support, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with chronic severe mental illness, training new staff, family liaison
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)
Responsibilities
Monitor behavioral changes and identify escalation indicators, assist with daily living skills and household tasks, document services and observations accurately, communicate proactively during crisis situations, maintain home safety and compliance with protocols
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC