Behavioral Health Practitioner

ElevaCare is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to provide support and guidance for residents at our Intensive Residential Treatment Facility Unity this role you will help residents meet their physical emotional and therapeutic needs by implementing treatment plans advocating for residents facilitating group activities assisting with appointments and transportation administering medications supporting meals and documenting progress. You will collaborate closely with the treatment director clinical supervisors social workers nurses and other team members to maintain a safe supportive and therapeutic environment. Flexibility to work evenings nights weekends and holidays is required.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree path: Bachelors in behavioral sciences or related field 2000 hours clinically supervised experience completion of required training and practicum/internship experience.

Advanced experience path: 4000 hours experience working with mental health substance use TBI or developmental disability clients completion of required training or ongoing supervision until requirements are met.

Graduate level: Masters or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related field or enrollment as a graduate student assigned to ElevaCare for clinical training.

You can view MN Behavioral Health Practitioner requirements under: RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and enforce residential program policies and procedures
• Collaborate with team members to develop review and carry out individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct support to residents: counseling advocacy appointments transportation meals medication administration and group activities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment progress and evaluations
• Participate in supervision staff meetings and trainings
• Maintain relationships with referring agencies guardians and programs involved in residents lives
• Support crisis intervention as needed

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly stand walk talk hear and use hands; lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Ambulate within and between departments; stoop kneel crouch crawl sweep mop shovel
• Visual abilities include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment
• Exposure to healthcare environments moderate noise wet/humid conditions and occasional outdoor settings

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication critical thinking problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency with computers (Windows environment)
• Commitment to teamwork confidentiality and ElevaCares mission

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work assigned hours and perform all essential functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities without causing undue hardship

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.