Mental Health Specialist

About the role

BrightPath LLC is seeking outgoing, compassionate, and organized Mental Health Specialists to support individuals in their Unit-Based Services program. In this role, you’ll help people build essential life skills, promote independence, and ensure services are delivered with dignity, respect, and full compliance with Minnesota’s 245D licensing standards, all while collaborating with people's support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Support: Help individuals with physical disabilities, mental illness, and developmental disabilities gain independence by building adaptive skills and supporting daily living needs in community settings.
• Develop Emergency Plans: Assist individuals in creating personalized 24-Hour Emergency Back-Up Plans to ensure safety and preparedness.
• Deliver Mobile Services: Travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area to meet with clients, provide direct hands-on support, and assist the Designated Coordinator with essential tasks.
• Train and Support Staff: Provide shadow shifts and training for new employees to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure Compliance: Document progress, report incidents, and maintain adherence to Minnesota’s 245D regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with waivered service providers, mental health teams, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Crisis Prevention and Response: Play a key role in preventing crises and ensuring appropriate interventions during emergencies.
• Participate in On-Call Rotation: Provide 24-Hour Emergency Assistance support on a rotating schedule.

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks in accordance with Minnesota DHS guidelines
• At minimum, a 2-year degree in Human Services or related field and 2 years of direct experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or related conditions

Comprehensive Benefits Package

BrightPath offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

BrightPath LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities to join our diverse and dedicated team.