What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Behavioral Health Practitioner - PM Shift position at Volunteers of America Minnesota?
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience, and well-being as a Residential Behavioral Health Practitioner in a Youth Residential Treatment Facility!
We are offering a generous retention bonus of $1,000 based on performance!
Shift Details: FT - 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week - Evenings. Tuesdays from 8:30am-11:30am for team meetings required.
Schedule:
- PM Shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Compensation: $24.50/hr starting, plus $1/hr shift differential for evening shift
Location: Avanti - 10300 Flanders St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
About the job:
Provide clinically informed, trauma-responsive therapeutic care to youth in a residential setting. Actively implement treatment interventions, support emotional and behavioral regulation, and contribute to a safe, structure, and person-centered milieu under the direction of Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Essentials:
Therapeutic Intervention & Treatment Support
- Implement individualized treatment plan interventions during routines, groups, and resident distress.
- Coach youth in coping, regulation, and skills use aligned with programming and evidence-based practices.
- Observe and report treatment responses, progress, and barriers.
Evening Treatment Delivery
- Facilitate therapeutic programming and treatment activities during after-school and evening hours.
- Support youth in applying treatment goals during recreation, meals, peer interactions, and evening routines.
- Provide individualized coaching focused on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Assist youth in processing daily experiences, treatment challenges, and successes.
- Support therapeutic bedtime routines that promote stabilization and healthy sleep habits.
Therapeutic Milieu & Program Facilitation
- Create and maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment.
- Lead or co-facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups.
- Model healthy communication, boundaries, and relational engagement.
- Lead trauma-informed de-escalation during escalations.
- Assess triggers and contributing clinical factors.
Family & Caregiver Support
- Support youth participation in family contact and therapeutic communication with caregivers.
- Reinforce treatment goals during family interactions.
- Observe and document family interaction patterns relevant to treatment planning.
- Collaborate with clinical staff regarding family engagement needs and recommendations.
Risk Assessment & Stabilization
- Monitor youth for changes in emotional, behavioral, and mental health functioning.
- Participate in safety planning and stabilization efforts as directed by licensed clinicians.
- Support implementation of individualized behavior support and safety plans.
- Communicate safety concerns promptly to supervisors and clinical team members.
Documentation & Team Collaboration
- Complete required documentation, such as daily logs, progress notes, group notes, behavior tracking, and incident reports in accordance with agency policy and timelines.
- Communicate updates clearly during shift changes and report observations or concerns promptly to supervisors.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, consultations, and supervision.
Shift Support & Mentorship
- Serve as the main therapeutic resource during assigned shifts.
- Provide real-time modeling and informal guidance and coaching to Residential Counselors.
- Promote fidelity to trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment practices.
- Assist supervisors in maintaining treatment consistency across staff and programming.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Highlights:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Must meet Minnesota Behavioral Health Practitioner criteria per MN Statute 245I.04, including one of the following:
- Completed college coursework in behavioral sciences or a related field and at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience providing services to youth with mental health needs. OR
- At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience providing direct services to youth with mental health needs. OR
- A Master's or other Graduate Degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
- Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment, demonstrating calm, self-regulation, and professionalism when supporting youth with complex needs and behaviors.
About Us:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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