Behavioral Health Practitioner - Temporary Relief

Nexus Family Healing•Minneapolis, MN

21d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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 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: $21-$23 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!

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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