Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-site · Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Mental Health Specialist (MHS I) / Behavior Tech / DSP role providing direct support to individuals with behavioral and mental health needs. Utilize person-centered approaches to support safety, skill-building, and positive engagement; follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraints as trained. Maintain a clean, safe living environment; assist with daily living skills, transportation, and community engagement. Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T-logs, Therap, health tracking). Monitor behavioral changes and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations. Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments and medication administration tasks as allowed, and follow all medical and nutrition plans. Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant experience; must be at least 18 (some programs 21+); valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks; strong communication, crisis management, and teamwork skills.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years' experience providing mental or behavioral health services
- Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations
- Skills & Abilities: Follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, and person-centered plans
- Use crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and manual restraints as trained
- Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, including documentation
- Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment
- Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers, law enforcement, mental health professionals)
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, consistency, time-management, and independent prioritization skills
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