Mental Health Coordinator II / House Supervisor - job 1 of 2

As a Mental Health Coordinator II at Dungarvin, your primary responsibilities will include providing hands-on care, supporting mental health and behavioral management, creating a safe environment, mentoring staff, and managing household tasks related to the individuals we serve. Your role is vital in fostering independence and ensuring that each individual receives personalized support tailored to their needs.

To qualify for the Mental Health Coordinator II position at Dungarvin, you should have at least 3 years of significant behavioral health services experience and 1 year of lead staff experience in residential services or possess a two-year degree in a related field. Additionally, a strong background in mental health conditions like anxiety or depression and the ability to implement behavior support plans are essential.

Dungarvin offers comprehensive training and orientation for the Mental Health Coordinator II role, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle various challenges. This includes training in de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, positive support methods, and understanding behavioral support plans, helping you deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

As a Mental Health Coordinator II at Dungarvin, you can expect a range of exciting benefits, including competitive pay of $26.00/hour, flexible scheduling, medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, retirement savings options, paid time off, and employee perks like national brand discounts and mileage reimbursement. Plus, access to career growth opportunities and mentorship makes it an attractive workplace!

In your role as a Mental Health Coordinator II at Dungarvin, you will support individuals through hands-on assistance with daily activities, offering encouragement, guidance, and behavioral management. Your aim will be to nurture independence, ensure safety, and help individuals achieve their personal goals, all while fostering a warm and caring environment.

In answering this question, highlight your specific experiences over the past few years that relate directly to behavioral health services. Discuss any training in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques you have received, and share examples that illustrate your ability to implement person-centered approaches effectively.

When responding, emphasize your commitment to maintaining safety through supervision, training, and clear communication. Discuss how you would apply proactive strategies to minimize risk and ensure a supportive atmosphere tailored to each individual’s needs. Highlight examples from your past experiences.

Here, describe your approach to mentorship, including regular check-ins, providing constructive feedback, and fostering an inclusive team environment. Use specific examples to demonstrate how your mentoring led to improvements in care delivery or team dynamics in past roles.

In your response, outline your conflict resolution strategies, such as open communication, active listening, and mediation techniques. Share a specific situation where you successfully resolved a conflict, emphasizing the positive outcome and learning experiences.

Answer this by detailing your understanding of behavior support plans and your experience in implementing them. Mention collaboration with other professionals and how you tailor your approach to meet individual needs, while providing examples of success stories when possible.

Share your passion for helping others and the personal experiences or inspirations that drove you to this field. This is an opportunity to connect emotionally and convey how your past experiences shape your commitment to creating positive change in individuals' lives.

Discuss how you maintain professional boundaries while still providing empathetic care. Consider highlighting your understanding of ethical responsibilities and how they guide your interactions with both individuals and staff to ensure the best care while remaining a supportive figure.

Talk about your familiarity with documenting care, individual progress, and outcomes. Mention specific tools or software you've used in the past and emphasize the importance of accurate reporting in providing effective, tailored support.

Provide a detailed anecdote where flexibility was required. Describe the situation, what adjustments you made to your approach, and how it impacted the individual positively, underscoring your adaptability and commitment to person-centered care.

Respond by discussing your strategies for self-care, which can include professional development, seeking supervision, and engaging in hobbies that recharge you. Emphasize the importance of maintaining your mental health in providing optimal care for others and how this contributes to a positive work environment.