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)
Builds
Daily living skills, safe living environments, and community engagement for individuals with chronic/severe mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Domain
Mental health / Behavioral health / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis prevention and de-escalation, manual restraint procedures, medication administration, daily living assistance, electronic documentation, team collaboration, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Experience with chronic/severe mental illness, degree in mental-health-related field, valid driver's license
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)
Responsibilities
Support individuals in accordance with behavior and treatment plans, maintain clean and safe living environments, document services and behavioral observations, monitor behavioral changes and communicate during crises, assist with appointments and transportation, participate in team meetings and training new staff.