Behavioral Health Practitioner

ElevaCare; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ElevaCare is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to support residents at Unity House Intensive Residential Treatment Facility in Worthington, MN. You will implement treatment plans, advocate for residents, facilitate group activities, assist with appointments and transportation, administer medications, support meals, and document progress.

Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required; collaborate with the treatment director and health team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree path: Bachelor's in behavioral sciences or related field, 2,000 hours clinically supervised experience, completion of required training, and practicum/internship experience.
• Advanced experience path: 4,000 hours experience working with mental health, substance use, TBI, or developmental disability clients, completion of required training, or ongoing supervision until requirements are met.
• Graduate level: Master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related field, or enrollment as a graduate student assigned to ElevaCare for clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce residential program policies and procedures
• Collaborate with team members to develop, review, and carry out individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct support to residents: counseling, advocacy, appointments, transportation, meals, medication administration, and group activities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment, progress, and evaluations
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and trainings
• Maintain relationships with referring agencies, guardians, and programs involved in residents’ lives
• Support crisis intervention as needed

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Documentation

Computer skills (Windows)

Education

Bachelor's in behavioral sciences or related

2,000 hours clinically supervised experience

Practicum/internship experience

4,000 hours in mental health/substance use/TBI/dev disabilities

Master's or related graduate degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Worthington, MN 56187

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

ElevaCare is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to provide support and guidance for residents at our Intensive Residential Treatment Facility, Unity House. In this role, you will help residents meet their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs by implementing treatment plans, advocating for residents, facilitating group activities, assisting with appointments and transportation, administering medications, supporting meals, and documenting progress. You will collaborate closely with the treatment director, clinical supervisors, social workers, nurses, and other team members to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree path: Bachelor's in behavioral sciences or related field, 2,000 hours clinically supervised experience, completion of required training, and practicum/internship experience.
• Advanced experience path: 4,000 hours experience working with mental health, substance use, TBI, or developmental disability clients, completion of required training, or ongoing supervision until requirements are met.
• Graduate level: Master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related field, or enrollment as a graduate student assigned to ElevaCare for clinical training.

You can view MN Behavioral Health Practitioner requirements under: https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/mental-health-practitioner_tcm1053-365115.pdf

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce residential program policies and procedures
• Collaborate with team members to develop, review, and carry out individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct support to residents: counseling, advocacy, appointments, transportation, meals, medication administration, and group activities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment, progress, and evaluations
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and trainings
• Maintain relationships with referring agencies, guardians, and programs involved in residents’ lives
• Support crisis intervention as needed

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands; lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Ambulate within and between departments; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sweep, mop, shovel
• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Exposure to healthcare environments, moderate noise, wet/humid conditions, and occasional outdoor settings

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency with computers (Windows environment)
• Commitment to teamwork, confidentiality, and ElevaCare’s mission

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to work assigned hours and perform all essential functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities without causing undue hardship

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Qualifications