Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP

Bloomington, MN, us💼 Full-time💰 $41,600–$41,600🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide direct support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs, focusing on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement in a structured living environment.

Role type

Direct support professional (DSP) / Mental Health Specialist

Builds

Daily living support, crisis prevention, and community engagement for individuals with complex medical or developmental needs

Domain

Behavioral health / Mental health / Direct support services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Crisis prevention and de-escalation, manual restraint procedures, medication administration, daily living assistance, electronic documentation, behavior support plan implementation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)

Responsibilities

Monitor behavioral changes and identify escalation indicators, assist with transportation and community engagement, maintain home safety and emergency protocols, communicate with supervisors during crises, model positive professional behavior

Seniority

Entry-level / Junior

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About Dungarvin

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services; we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs. Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do; from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and commu