Behavioral Health Practitioner 3rd Shift

About the role

This new youth crisis and stabilization center is a 13-bed, short-term residential service for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues. The service aims to reduce inappropriate care settings and provide treatment and therapeutic supports.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 background check

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

None specified

Benefits

• 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
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Pay and Schedule

• Full-time 3rd Shift Schedule: 10:00pm-8:30am (Wednesday - Sunday)
• Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis
• Pay: $21-$23 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time 3rd Shift Schedule: 10:00pm-8:30am (Wednesday - Sunday)
• Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis

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

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits

• 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
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Company Culture

• Recognizes, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith
• Values Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Values Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Values Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Values Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Values Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Apply

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter. Our recruiting team will contact you to schedule an interview.