Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services

Maplewood, MN, usFull-time$50k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs in a structured group home environment, focusing on safety, skill-building, and crisis management.

Role type

Direct support professional (acute behavioral services)

Builds

Safe, structured living environments for individuals with complex needs

Domain

Mental health / Behavioral health / Social services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Crisis prevention and de-escalation, Manual restraint application, Behavior support plan implementation, Daily living assistance, Medication administration, Electronic documentation, Team collaboration, Physical stamina

Preferred skills

Experience with chronic/severe mental illness, Mental health degree, Valid driver's license

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