Behavioral Health Practitioner

Northstar Behavioral Health MN; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

Dependent care

401k & Company match

Short/long-term disability

EAP

Paid holidays

Paid Time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Northstar Behavioral Health MN in Fergus Falls, MN seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner to deliver direct care and rehabilitation services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The role requires coordinating with providers, facilitating groups, and supporting treatment planning in a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities include intake, assessments, discharge planning, and adherence to DHS guidelines for qualification as a behavioral health

Qualifications

• Must pass the required Applicant Background Check.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and psychiatric stability using rehabilitative principles and best practices.
• Complete intake documentation with new recipients, including initial treatment plan and assessment.
• Create and update person-centered treatment plans with recipients and necessary assessments.
• Coordinate services with agency and community providers.
• Participate in group facilitation and curriculum development.
• Provide case management to improve outcomes and recipient success.
• Complete discharge planning and summaries.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments under supervision of a Mental Health Professional.

Job description

Description

Join a Team That Changes Lives—Including Yours!

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder. Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).

At Northstar Behavioral Health, we don’t just treat addiction—we transform lives. Our mission is to provide compassionate, expert care for individuals battling opioid and stimulant addiction through a multi-faceted treatment approach. But what truly sets us apart? Our people!

We believe in fostering a work environment where growth, community, and passion thrive. That means: Exciting Team Events – We celebrate our hardworking staff with engaging gatherings, fostering connections beyond the workplace. Commitment to Community – From volunteering events to local engagement initiatives, we actively give back to the community we serve. Opportunities for Career Growth – With our expanding network of over 200 clients and growing, we provide the support and tools for you to thrive professionally. A Culture of Support – Join a team that understands the importance of a workplace built on integrity, compassion, and collaboration.

Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Dependent Care
• 401k & Company match
• Short and long term disability
• EAP
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time off
• Supportive and dedicated work environment

Purpose Statement:

The Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) team at Northstar Behavioral Health Network consists of dedicated professionals offering comprehensive, multi-faceted programming for individuals facing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Our care delivery is rooted in a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.

Key Result Areas:

• 80% of clock in and clock out compliance on Paylocity
• 100% training compliance
• No more than one unexcused absence in a 3-month rolling period
• 80% compliance with Medication Administration
• 100% documentation compliance.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

Working under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, treatment director, or certified rehabilitation specialist, the Behavioral Health Practitioner delivers direct care to maintain client health and safety while offering rehabilitative mental health services aligned with each recipient's treatment plan. Primary duties include:

• Promote recovery and psychiatric stability using established rehabilitative principles and best practices
• Complete intake documentation with new recipients to include initial treatment plan, assessment of immediate needs, and the individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP).
• Create and update person-centered treatment plans with recipients and necessary assessments including but not limited to; functional assessments, locus, and crisis plans.
• Coordinate services with agency and community providers.
• Participate in group facilitation and in curriculum development.
• Facilitate and or participate in client review meetings.
• Provide case management service that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates to improve outcomes, experiences, and value for recipient success.
• Complete discharge planning and summaries.
• Administrative and Professional responsibilities.
• Residential Household and Safety Responsibilities.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments under supervision of a Mental Health Professional.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications, or other knowledge skills, and abilities).

• Must pass the required Applicant Background Check.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Has finished a relevant degree or coursework that qualifies them to perform diagnostic assessments under the clinical oversight of a Mental Health Professional.

Meets the standards for Behavioral Health Practitioner per DHS guidelines as listed below:

• **(a) An individual who is qualified in at least one of the ways described in paragraph (b) to (d) may serve as a behavioral health practitioner.**
• (b) An individual is qualified as a behavioral health practitioner through relevant coursework if the individual completes at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and:
• (1) has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
• (i) a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• (ii) a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• (2) is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50 percent of the individual's clients belong, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to a client;
• (3) is working in a day treatment program under section 256B.0671, subdivision 3, or 256B.0943;
• (4) has completed a practicum or internship that (i) required direct interaction with adult clients or child clients, and (ii) was focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; or
• (5) is in the process of completing a practicum or internship as part of a formal undergraduate or graduate training program in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• (c) An individual is qualified as a behavioral health practitioner through work experience if the individual:
• (1) has at least 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with:
• (i) a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• (ii) a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients; or
• (2) receives treatment supervision at least once per week until meeting the requirement in clause (1) of 4,000 hours of experience and has at least 2,000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with:
• (i) a mental illness or a substance use disorder; or
• (ii) a traumatic brain injury or a developmental disability, and completes the additional training described in section 245I.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), before providing direct contact services to clients.
• (d) An individual is qualified as a behavioral health practitioner if the individual has a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• Experience and training in behavioral learning techniques, rehabilitation theory, and practice. person centered care and treatment planning, and trauma informed care.
• Experience with facilitation of educational groups