Behavioral Health Practitioner 1st Shift

Job Duties

Description:

Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a 1st Shift Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our newest youth crisis and stabilization center in Hennepin County!

This new youth crisis and stabilization center is a 13-bed, short-term residential service is for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues looking for appropriate care. The service will help to reduce the number of youth who are stuck in inappropriate care settings such as emergency rooms, police stations, juvenile detention or unstable home situations and provide treatment and therapeutic supports while triage, assessment, and transition planning take place with families.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Pay and Schedule:

Full-time onsite opportunity

First shift schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm (Sunday to Tuesday OR Thursday-Saturday)

Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis

Pay: $21-$23 per hour

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment

Multiple options for health insurance coverage

No-cost life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

401k match

NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family

NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family

NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance and training opportunities

Advancement pathways and internal promotion

And much more!

As a Behavioral Health Practitioner, you will:

Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of clients by providing guidance and direction to residents in their daily living activities

Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures

Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services

Remain cognizant of individual client phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly

Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic

Work effectively with clients’ families/support networks to reinforce positive family partnerships; Follows established protocols in the use of family engagement and involvement techniques

Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities

Requirements:

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures to bring their unique perspectives to our work. We actively seek individuals whose lived experiences bring depth, insight, and authenticity to the lives of the youth and families we serve.

Required Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age

Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Family Healing driving requirements

Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.

Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training

Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check

To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following:

30+ college credits in behavioral sciences + 2000 hours of supervised related experience or practicum/internship

4,000 hours of supervised related experience with mental health populations

Currently enrolled in a behavioral sciences graduate program with assigned clinical training

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in behavioral sciences + practicum/internship

Physical Demands

Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)

Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches

Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern

Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly

Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate

Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!

Apply Here:

PI285249693

Minimum Education Required

Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Required

See job description

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$21.00 - $23.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55404

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

18853

Job Benefits

PTO, health insurance, 401k match