Fri–Sun Evening Behavioral Health Practitioner

Touchstone-Mental-Health-; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchstone Mental Health in Fridley, MN is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to support residents in Intensive Residential Treatment Services. Shifts Fridays–Sundays 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with base pay of $22.00 per hour plus weekend and overnight differentials.

You will establish supportive relationships, coach residents in coping strategies, administer medications, assist with meals, maintain common areas, enforce safety, and collaborate with staff and interns; 1–2 years in behavioral

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of experience, education, or combination in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area.
• Must meet definition of Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Worker or Behavioral Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
• Experience in residential treatment settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents
• Coach residents to utilize coping strategies and de-escalate crises
• Administer medications to residents
• Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents
• Support the cleanliness of common areas
• Ensure residents follow safety guidelines
• Collaborate with other staff members and interns

Skills

Empathy for residents

Crisis de-escalation

Motivational interviewing

Education

Background in behavioral health

Job description

Touchstone Mental Health in Fridley, MN is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to support residents in Intensive Residential Treatment Services. Shifts Fridays–Sundays 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with base pay of $22.00 per hour plus weekend and overnight differentials.

You will establish supportive relationships, coach residents in coping strategies, administer medications, assist with meals, maintain common areas, enforce safety, and collaborate with staff and interns; 1–2 years in behavioral