Behavioral Health Specialist — Hybrid, Crisis & Residential

Nexus Family Healing; Mendota Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Minnesota is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support Foster, Adopt and Community services. This full-time, hybrid role involves travel across Minnesota locations and occasional overnight stays to ensure coverage in residential and crisis programs.

You will supervise youth, facilitate activities and transportation, and apply trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment plans. Collaboration with families, providers and community partners will promote safety,

Qualifications

• Meets Minnesota Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or related field OR two years of direct behavioral health experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients with behavioral, emotional, mental health, trauma-related, and crisis-related needs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between locations.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Three or more years of residential treatment/crisis services experience (preferred).
• Master’s degree in related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and mentorship to youth in residential, crisis, and behavioral health settings.
• Facilitate daily activities, appointments, transportation, family engagement, and independent living skill development.
• Implement treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and safety plans using trauma-informed, strengths-based practices.
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, medication administration, documentation, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Promote client safety, emotional well-being, personal growth, and successful treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and community partners to support positive outcomes and continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, licensing, accreditation, and safety standards.

Skills

BHP qualifications

Bachelor’s degree + exp

Driver’s license

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or related field

Minimum two years direct behavioral health experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Nexus Family Healing in Minnesota is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support Foster, Adopt and Community services. This full-time, hybrid role involves travel across Minnesota locations and occasional overnight stays to ensure coverage in residential and crisis programs.

You will supervise youth, facilitate activities and transportation, and apply trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment plans. Collaboration with families, providers and community partners will promote safety,