Behavioral Health Planner / Design Expert
Dlr Group
Lead planning/design of behavioral health facilities focusing on healing, equity, and safety.
20 days ago ago
$140,000 - $170,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid
Company Size
1,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Design
Interior Design
Planning
Consulting
Sustainability
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Justice+Civic
Hospitality
Mixed-Use
Workplace
Healthcare
Higher Education
Sports
Civic
Role
What you would be doing
sustainable design
facility assessment
space planning
design guidelines
cost estimation
stakeholder engagement
- Apply sustainable design practices and WELL building standards to behavioral health spaces
- Conduct facility assessments and develop programming recommendations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate specialized security and safety features
- Create functional layouts integrating therapeutic design principles, de-escalation strategies, and security requirements
- Integrate trauma informed design strategies
- Mentor team members on behavioral health design principles
- Lead preliminary planning and design for behavioral health facilities within community, justice and civic environments
- Ensure designs promote client and staff safety while maintaining a therapeutic environment
- Create detailed space planning documentation and design guidelines
- Provide technical expertise on behavioral health design standards and best practices
- Collaboratively work with integrated teams of architects, engineers and specialty consultants
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions and facilitate design workshops
- Develop evidence-based design solutions to support mental health treatment, recovery and reintegration
- Develop post-occupancy evaluation criteria for behavioral health spaces
- Design adult crisis, sobering, substance use and residential treatment centers
- Support cost estimation and phasing strategies for behavioral health implementations
- Contribute to research initiatives and thought leadership in justice behavioral health design
What you bring
revit
autocad
adobe suite
master's
aicp
5+ years
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
- Publication history in relevant professional journals
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of correctional healthcare standards and guidelines
- Professional certification in healthcare planning or behavioral health
- Experience with public sector projects and stakeholder engagement
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) certification
- Master's degree in psychology, behavioral science, architecture, planning, or related field
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- Background in therapeutic environment design or clinical operations
- Research experience in behavioral health environments
- Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health funding initiatives at state and local levels
- Knowledge of trauma-informed design principles and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of telehealth and technology supported treatment systems
- Understanding of clinical workflows and operational requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong understanding of mental health treatment modalities and substance use programs
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, psychology, behavioral science, or related field
- Knowledge of behavioral healthcare design standards and building regulations
- AICP or other relevant certification
- Experience with grant writing and funding applications
- Professional affiliation with behavioral health organizations
- Experience in behavioral health facility planning,
- Familiarity with Behavior Health system operations and procedures
- Understanding of behavioral health economics and facility operations
- Experience with secure facility design and planning
- 5+ years of experience in behavioral health facility planning or related healthcare design
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Company
Overview
Founded 1966
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1966 when it began as a regional architectural practice.
$280M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $280 million in annual revenue through its global operations.
30 Offices
Global Presence
The firm operates 30 offices across the U.S., China, and the UAE.
- Now 100% employee-owned, it pioneered integrated design—melding architecture, engineering, planning and interiors under one roof.
- Its portfolio includes museum transformations, university campuses, transit hubs, and sports stadiums.
- Specializing in sectors such as civic, justice, cultural centers, K-12 and higher-ed campuses, hospitality, and transit.
- Standout projects include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, LAX automated people mover stations, Mall of America expansions, and performing-arts centers.
- The firm has a legacy of acquiring regional specialists, enhancing its expertise in areas like theatre and healthcare design.
- Collaboration and innovation drive everything we do.
- We are committed to the success of our clients, partners, and communities.
- We believe in the power of design to enhance quality of life and create lasting value.
- We are passionate about building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and accountability.
- We embrace a diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and skills to solve complex challenges.
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals.
- Focus on reducing energy consumption and using sustainable building materials.
- Integrating sustainable design strategies in every project.
- Regular monitoring and reporting of energy performance and sustainability metrics.
- Pioneering initiatives to reduce water usage and carbon footprint in all operations.
- Striving for a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
- Tracking gender diversity with a goal to increase female representation in leadership roles.
- Offering mentorship programs to support underrepresented groups in the industry.
- Providing equal opportunities for professional growth and career advancement for all employees.
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