Behavioral Health Practitioner I - Two Rivers (Minneapolis) at Touchstone Mental Health

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis De-escalation, Medication Administration, Behavioral Health Support, Coping Strategies Coaching, Patient Safety, Collaboration, Person-Centered Care

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Behavioral Health Practitioner I (BHP I) Starting Pay: $22.00 an hour Schedule and Location: Two Rivers (Minneapolis); Every Friday/Saturday/Sunday overnights - 10:30pm to 8:30am. TMH’s Behavioral Health Practitioners (BHP’s) provide support to clients in our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) programs. Behavioral Health Practitioner 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 Behavioral Health Practitioner Requirements: * Must have one to two 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. Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values: Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing. * Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions. * Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences. * Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve. * Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives. Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide support to clients in Intensive Residential Treatment Services programs by establishing motivational relationships and coaching residents on coping strategies. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with meals, and ensuring safety guidelines are followed.