Behavioral Health Practitioner - Temporary Relief

About the role

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Temporary Relief Behavioral Health Practitioner for a 13-bed, short-term residential service for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues.

Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of clients by providing guidance and direction to residents in their daily living activities
• 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
• 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
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training
• Successfully pass a DHS criminal background check

Qualifications

• Required 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, 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

Benefits

• Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Pay and Schedule

• Temporary Relief schedule - must pick up 24 hours each month
• All Shifts available: 1st - 7:00am-5:30pm, 2nd -2:00pm-12:30am, 3rd - 10:00pm-8:30am
• Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis
• Pay: $21-$23 per hour

Schedule

• Temporary Relief schedule - must pick up 24 hours each month
• All Shifts available: 1st - 7:00am-5:30pm, 2nd -2:00pm-12:30am, 3rd - 10:00pm-8:30am

Benefits

• Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!