Behavioral Health Practitioner 1st Shift
Company: Nexus Family Healing
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Nexus Family
Healing is looking to hire a 1st Shift 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: Full-time onsite opportunity First
shift schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm (Sunday to Tuesday OR
Thursday-Saturday) Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis
Pay: $21-$23 per hour Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four
weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Multiple
options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW - Talkspace
Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for
the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance
and training opportunities 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 APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED
BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the
opportunity to change lives — including your own!
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