Residential Behavioral Health Practitioner - PM Shift

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin•Blaine, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clinically informed, trauma-responsive therapeutic care to youth in a residential setting. Actively implement treatment interventions, support emotional and behavioral regulation, and contribute to a safe, structure, and person-centered milieu under the direction of Licensed Mental Health Professionals.

Requirements

Must meet Minnesota Behavioral Health Practitioner criteria per MN Statute 245I.04, including one of the following: Completed college coursework in behavioral sciences or a related field and at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience providing services to youth with mental health needs. OR At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience providing direct services to youth with mental health needs. OR A Master's or other Graduate Degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment, demonstrating calm, self-regulation, and professionalism when supporting youth with complex needs and behaviors.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plan interventions during routines, groups, and resident distress.
Coach youth in coping, regulation, and skills use aligned with programming and evidence-based practices.
Observe and report treatment responses, progress, and barriers.
Facilitate therapeutic programming and treatment activities during after-school and evening hours.
Support youth in applying treatment goals during recreation, meals, peer interactions, and evening routines.
Provide individualized coaching focused on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Assist youth in processing daily experiences, treatment challenges, and successes.
Support therapeutic bedtime routines that promote stabilization and healthy sleep habits.
Create and maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment.
Lead or co-facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups.
Model healthy communication, boundaries, and relational engagement.
Lead trauma-informed de-escalation during escalations.
Assess triggers and contributing clinical factors.
Support youth participation in family contact and therapeutic communication with caregivers.
Reinforce treatment goals during family interactions.
Observe and document family interaction patterns relevant to treatment planning.
Collaborate with clinical staff regarding family engagement needs and recommendations.
Monitor youth for changes in emotional, behavioral, and mental health functioning.
Participate in safety planning and stabilization efforts as directed by licensed clinicians.
Support implementation of individualized behavior support and safety plans.
Communicate safety concerns promptly to supervisors and clinical team members.
Complete required documentation, such as daily logs, progress notes, group notes, behavior tracking, and incident reports in accordance with agency policy and timelines.
Communicate updates clearly during shift changes and report observations or concerns promptly to supervisors.
Participate in treatment team meetings, consultations, and supervision.
Serve as the main therapeutic resource during assigned shifts.
Provide real-time modeling and informal guidance and coaching to Residential Counselors.
Promote fidelity to trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment practices.
Assist supervisors in maintaining treatment consistency across staff and programming.
All other duties as assigned.