Behavioral Health Practitioner

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides care to patients experiencing eating disorders, mental illness and/or substance use disorders and their families using de-escalation skills, group dynamics and facilitation. This includes assisting with crisis management, therapeutic programming and milieu management as member of the care team. This role is instrumental in addressing emergent and urgent issues as needed.

Education/Experience:

Must meet the criteria for “Behavioral Health Practitioner” in at least one of the following ways:
o Holds a bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness; or, holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, preferably in eating disorders; or
o Is a graduate student in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training; or
o Holds a master’s or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university

Strong human relations, leadership and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively problem solve and make sound decisions.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:

This position provides psychotherapy to patients and requires Park Nicollet to comply with the Minnesota Statute 148A.
Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by MN statute
CPR certification

Additional Information

This specific position will be a combination of roles in our PHP program as well as the MHP in charge of our evening IOP program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The Organization
At Park Nicollet you’re part of something bigger. We’re a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations. HealthPartners includes a team of 21,000 people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community. Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities. Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.
Vision: Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.
Values:

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?
At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we’re here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts. We refer to this as “Head + Heart, Together,” and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design. As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.