Behavioral Health Practitioner

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our Melrose Center Team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

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.

Work Schedule:

.6 FTE; day, evening and every other weekend.

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Must meet the criteria for “Behavioral Health Practitioner” in at least one of the following ways:
    • 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 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 holds a master’s or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria.
  • Behavioral Health Practitioner as defined by MN statute.
  • CPR certification
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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.
  • This position provides psychotherapy to patients and requires Park Nicollet to comply with the Minnesota Statute 148A.
  • Ability to operate electronic health record, EPIC, and ability to use spreadsheet and word processing applications.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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

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