Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services * Up to $3000 Bonus *
Core
Provide direct support to individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs in a structured group home environment, focusing on safety, skill-building, and crisis prevention.
Role type
Direct support professional (acute behavioral services)
Builds
Safe, structured living environments for individuals with severe mental illness or behavioral challenges
Domain
Mental health services / Behavioral health / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, manual restraint procedures, behavior support plan implementation, daily living assistance, documentation, medication administration, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with chronic/severe mental illness, mental health degree, driver's license, physical stamina
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)
Responsibilities
Monitor behavioral changes and identify escalation indicators, assist with daily living skills and household tasks, maintain home safety and emergency protocols, communicate with supervisors during crises, support family contacts and appointments
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor