Behavioral Health Specialist

Description

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our wonderful team! This position would help support a couple of our Foster, Adopt and Community services in Minnesota.

For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota has grown into a nationally recognized network across many states. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we’re driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve. 

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.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-time, hybrid opportunity with frequent travel to Rochester and Mendota Heights/the Twin Cities
• Pay Range: $30-35 per hour
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs - mixture of days, evenings, weekends

Position Summary:   This position provides flexible coverage across residential treatment and crisis programs, with responsibilities that may include:

• Milieu Supervisor
• Milieu Lead
• DSP
• YSP/YCP
• Crisis Responder

The ideal candidate can flex between direct care, lead, and supervisory-level responsibilities based on program needs. Assignments, schedules, and work locations may vary, so strong adaptability and flexibility are essential. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, support, and mentorship to youth in residential, crisis, and behavioral health settings.
• Facilitate daily activities, appointments, transportation, family engagement, and independent living skill development.
• Implement treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and safety plans using trauma-informed, strengths-based practices.
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, medication administration, documentation, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Promote client safety, emotional well-being, personal growth, and successful treatment outcomes.
• Support daily program operations, including client care coordination, staff support, and program activities.
• Coach and mentor direct care staff while supporting training, onboarding, scheduling, and compliance requirements.
• Respond to behavioral health crises, assist with assessments and care planning, and connect clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and community partners to support positive outcomes and continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, licensing, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support program and client needs.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Meets Minnesota Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) qualifications via:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or related field OR
2. Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct behavioral health, residential treatment, crisis response, youth services, or related human services support OR
3. Qualifying combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, trauma-related, and crisis-related needs. 
• Experience providing direct care services in residential, crisis, behavioral health, or human services settings. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between assigned service locations. 
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in residential treatment, crisis services, behavioral health, or related human services settings. 
• Previous lead, supervisory, or program coordination experience preferred. 
• Experience working with clients experiencing behavioral health, trauma-related, emotional, and crisis-related needs preferred. 
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field preferred.

 Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist staff in proper restraining of youths. 
• 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 the residential program 

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• 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. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. 

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED TODAY BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to changes lives - including your own.