Mental Health Specialist II
$43,680–$49,920 year
On-site · Roseville, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental health needs, using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement. Implement and follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained. Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, 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, identify escalation indicators, and communicate with supervisors and team during crisis or safety situations. Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow medical and nutrition plans. Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals’ needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior. Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years minimum of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness or a degree in a mental-health–related field
- 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, stand and walk for extended periods, safely manage physically demanding situations
- Skills: follow behavior support plans, treatment plans, functional assessments, crisis prevention, de-escalation, redirection, 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
- Demonstrate problem-solving, time-management, and independent prioritization skills
- Experience as Behavioral Specialist/Behavioral Technician/Mental Health Specialist (preferred)
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