Want to join a team focusing on family systems therapy that makes a difference in the lives of youth and families?

 

We are currently hiring a Mental Health Therapist - Residential (open to individuals on the path to licensure - Clinical Trainee level) for our Nexus-Gerard location in Austin, MN.  

About Nexus:

Our team of therapists at Nexus-Gerard is specially trained in trauma and stress, and we’re committed to helping families stay together, heal, grow, and move forward.  Our treatment approach in youth residential helps address behavioral and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse.

Based on each child’s individual and family needs, we use some or all of the following treatment approaches:

Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments Clinical Evaluations Therapy – Individual, Family, and Group Counseling – Individual, Family, and Group Psycho-Education – Individual, Family, and GroupPsychiatric Oversight (to include Medication Management) Experiential Therapy – Sensory, Movement, Sand, Animal Interactions, and Play Research-Based Techniques for Trauma Healing – EMDR (Eye Movement De- Sensitization Reprocessing) and/or TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused – Cognitive Based Therapy) Daily Activity and Recreation Vocational Skill Development Education/School (at the appropriate grade and functional level) Referrals – for Substance Abuse Treatment and/or Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapies

Responsibilities:

Our Residential - Mental Health Therapist will provide therapy services to at-risk youth and their families. 

Trauma Informed Care

Creates and drives a trauma-informed environment; establishing and maintaining a
positive treatment culture and making necessary changes to ensure success Engage in and have active involvement of the Family Collaborative Intake meetings Complete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) functional assessment Through the collaborative effort with family, youth, and providers, develop and monitor the individual treatment
plans

Milieu Coordination

Develop and facilitate milieu and treatment groups that are trauma informed, educational, and treatment
focused Participate in all youth related treatment team meetings, using family centered language and youth driven
principals Assess readiness for discharge in conjunction with the treatment team. Coordinate and recommend therapeutic
services for success after discharge

Community Care

Coordinate/communicate aftercare needs of the client with family and all necessary social service and community
providers to ensure a smooth transition Communicate with the treatment team to include all desired and necessary family members, educational, legal,
community, and social service providers Ensures that all required client reports, records, and all documentation are produced accurately and maintained in
a consistent, timely, and professional manner according to policy and regulated statutes Ensure confidentiality regarding mental health, medical issues, background treatment and comply with all HIPAA
related requirements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of Master’s or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, counseling, psychology, family therapy, or related fields.  Must be on track to complete licensure for a specific, related discipline, or currently holds a provisional license for a specific track (e.g. LGSW, LAMFT or LPC) Clinical Trainee level candidates are welcome to apply!  We offer clinical supervision hours for free! Interest in family-based philosophy and practice is required Valid driver’s license required Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice to Have:

Experience in related community-based work with adults, families, and/or youth Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! Licensure:  LPCC, LICSW, LMFT (salary offer will reflect fully licensed & experienced candidates!)

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Competitive Annual Base Salary Offered Additional bi-weekly compensation for candidates commuting 35 miles(one way) or more.  Multiple options for health insurance coverage Licensure fees covered Paid Holidays Vision & Dental No-cost life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more!

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

Our Workplace Values:
At Nexus Family Healing, our ICARE shared values (Innovation, Compassion, Agility, Responsiveness, and Excellence) are the foundation for our actions in the workplace. They define how we behave with each other, our clients, our partners, and our communities. Every interaction we have with each other will be met with understanding, kindness, and helpful action.

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

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