Mental Health Specialist II - Acute Behavioral Services
Core
Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs in group home settings, focusing on safety, skill-building, and crisis management.
Role type
Direct support professional (acute behavioral services)
Builds
Group homes for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs
Domain
Mental health services / Behavioral support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, manual restraint application, behavior support plan implementation, daily living assistance, medication administration, electronic documentation, team collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)
Responsibilities
Implement behavior support plans and crisis-prevention strategies, maintain safe living environments, assist with daily living and community engagement, document services and observations, monitor behavioral changes and escalate when necessary, support family contacts and assist with appointments.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience or degree required)