Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP

Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA; onsite role with some weekend and holiday shifts required.

Salary: Up to $20 per hour; fixed starting rate of $20.00 per hour.

Company

Provider of person-centered support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical needs.

What you will do

• Provide direct, person-centered support focused on safety, skill-building, positive engagement, and independent living.
• Follow behavior support, treatment, functional assessment, and person-centered plans.
• Use crisis-prevention, de-escalation, redirection, and trained manual restraint procedures.
• Assist with daily living skills, household tasks, transportation, appointments, activities, and community engagement.
• Document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities in electronic systems including T-logs and Therap.
• Monitor behavioral changes, communicate during crisis situations, support family contacts, and follow medical, nutrition, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience providing mental or behavioral health services.
• At least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 or older.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and safely manage physically demanding situations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, supplemental, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure, including PTO donation options.
• Paid training, orientation, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement, employee discounts, referral program, and access to early pay through Tapcheck.