Mental Health Coordinator II / Lead Mental Health Specialist

Mental Health Coordinator 2 (MHC2)Celebrate the Season with a Fresh Career at Dungarvin!As the holidays approach and the year comes to a close, there's no better time to unwrap new opportunities and look ahead to a brighter future. Embrace joy, purpose, and meaningful work this season-with Dungarvin!We're currently hiring Mental Health Coordinator 2 (MHC2) professionals to join our compassionate and dedicated team in your local community. These direct care roles are ideal for individuals with experience in mental health and behavior management-just like you!Role: These are caregiver positions with an emphasis on mental health and behavior management supportsJob DescriptionThe Mental Health Coordinator II (MHCII) helps manage many aspects of care and support for individuals in a group home setting. Responsibilities include:Assisting with personal financesPlanning activities and programsSupporting behavioral needsEncouraging family involvementOverseeing education or job programsManaging health, nutrition, and the householdCreating staff schedulesThe MHCII also helps the supervisor keep programs consistent and ensure good communication among staff and support team members. During direct care shifts, the MHCII also performs the duties of behavioral support staff.This job is similar to roles like Lead Staff, Program Coordinator, House Manager, or Program Supervisor.QualificationsExperience: At least 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services Plus either:1 year of lead staff experience in residential services orA 2-year degree in a related fieldEducation & Skills: High school diploma or GED, Basic computer skills, At least 2 years of experience working in behavioral health, Ability to understand and follow:Behavior support plansTreatment plansFunctional assessmentsIndividualized and person-centered support plansDriving Requirement: Must qualify as an unlimited driver. This means you may need to drive for work, including transporting individuals in company or personal vehiclesCommunication: Strong reading, writing, and communication skills are essential. You'll need to document care, follow plans, and work closely with both coworkers and outside professionalsAdditional InformationHours Worked - May be full-time or part-time, with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. The specific number and times of scheduled hours should be set upon hiring. All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.WHY THIS JOB?Positively change the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as their families.If you've ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. You'll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesn't understand. You'll not only be their therapist, but you'll also be their cheerleader.Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin, we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds which makes our organization stronger.