3rd Shift Behavioral Health Practitioner — Youth Crisis

Preferra Insurance; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner for a 3rd shift at our youth crisis and stabilization center in Minneapolis. This full-time role supports residents, collaborates with a clinical team, and ensures safety within a therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates will have a behavioral sciences background, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and DHS background clearance. We value diversity and family engagement in care plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus driving requirements.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their needs.
• Open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering language, traditions, and values.
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training.
• Must successfully pass a DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of residents 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 a positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic environment.
• Work effectively with clients' families/support networks to reinforce positive family partnerships; follow established protocols in family engagement.
• Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Cultural competence

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral sciences

30+ college credits in behavioral sciences + 2000 hours of supervised related experience

4000 hours of supervised related experience with mental health populations

Job description

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner for a 3rd shift at our youth crisis and stabilization center in Minneapolis. This full-time role supports residents, collaborates with a clinical team, and ensures safety within a therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates will have a behavioral sciences background, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and DHS background clearance. We value diversity and family engagement in care plans.