Behavioral Health Practitioner - Temporary Relief

Preferra Insurance; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Advancement pathways

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing invites applications for a Temporary Relief Behavioral Health Practitioner to support a new youth crisis and stabilization center in Minneapolis. You will help implement treatment plans, supervise residents, and coordinate with families to foster a therapeutic environment.

The role offers varied day/evening shifts, a focus on trauma-informed care, and opportunities for advancement within a compassionate, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required; meet state regulatory driving requirements.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities.
• Willingness to meet cultural needs of individuals or communities.
• Complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training.
• Pass DHS criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan for residents.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior.
• Collaborate with coworkers on treatment plans and services.
• Monitor resident phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly.
• Ensure resident safety and maintain a positive, respectful environment.
• Engage with families to reinforce positive partnerships and family involvement.
• Plan and participate in off-site activities and assist in transportation for home visits.

Skills

Relationship building

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Family engagement

Education

30+ college credits in behavioral sciences

2000 hours supervised related experience

4,000 hours supervised related experience in MH

Bachelor's or Master's in behavioral sciences + practicum/internship

Job description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a Temporary Relief Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our newest youth crisis and stabilization center in Hennepin County!

This new youth crisis and stabilization center is a 13-bed, short-term residential service is for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues looking for appropriate care. The service will help to reduce the number of youth who are stuck in inappropriate care settings such as emergency rooms, police stations, juvenile detention or unstable home situations and provide treatment and therapeutic supports while triage, assessment, and transition planning take place with families.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

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: $22-$24 per hour

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!

As a Behavioral Health Practitioner, you will:

• 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; 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 to bring their unique perspectives to our work. We actively seek individuals whose lived experiences bring depth, insight, and authenticity to the lives of the youth and families we serve.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 criminal background check

To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following:

• 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

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards