Mental Health Therapist - Residential - Nexus Family Healing : Job Details

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, MNAbout 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 AssessmentsClinical EvaluationsTherapy - Individual, Family, and GroupCounseling - Individual, Family, and GroupPsycho-Education - Individual, Family, and GroupPsychiatric Oversight (to include Medication Management)Experiential Therapy - Sensory, Movement, Sand, Animal Interactions, and PlayResearch-Based Techniques for Trauma Healing - EMDR (Eye Movement De- Sensitization Reprocessing) and/or TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused - Cognitive Based Therapy)Daily Activity and RecreationVocational Skill DevelopmentEducation/School (at the appropriate grade and functional level)Referrals - for Substance Abuse Treatment and/or Speech, Physical, and Occupational TherapiesResponsibilities:Our Residential - Mental Health Therapist will provide therapy services to at-risk youth and their families. Trauma Informed CareCreates and drives a trauma-informed environment; establishing and maintaining a positive treatment culture and making necessary changes to ensure successEngage in and have active involvement of the Family Collaborative Intake meetingsComplete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) functional assessmentThrough the collaborative effort with family, youth, and providers, develop and monitor the individual treatment plansMilieu CoordinationDevelop and facilitate milieu and treatment groups that are trauma informed, educational, and treatment focusedParticipate in all youth related treatment team meetings, using family centered language and youth driven principalsAssess readiness for discharge in conjunction with the treatment team. Coordinate and recommend therapeutic services for success after dischargeCommunity CareCoordinate/communicate aftercare needs of the client with family and all necessary social service and community providers to ensure a smooth transitionCommunicate with the treatment team to include all desired and necessary family members, educational, legal, community, and social service providersEnsures 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 statutesEnsure confidentiality regarding mental health, medical issues, background treatment and comply with all HIPAA related requirementsRequired 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 requiredValid driver's license requiredMust be at least 21 years of ageNice to Have:Experience in related community-based work with adults, families, and/or youthBilingual 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 employmentCompetitive Annual Base Salary OfferedAdditional bi-weekly compensation for candidates commuting 35 miles(one way) or more. Multiple options for health insurance coverageLicensure fees coveredPaid HolidaysVision & DentalNo-cost life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance401k matchNEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole familyNEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole familyNEW - Carrot Fertility BenefitTuition assistance and training opportunitiesAdvancement pathways and internal promotionAnd 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!Keywords: Mental Health , Counselor , Mental health Practitioner , Mental Health Professional , Mental Health Counselor , Mental Health Therapist , Children's Mental Health , Adult Mental Health , ARMHS , LGSW , Social Work , LICSW , LPCC , Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LMFT , Family Therapy , Licensed Professional Counselor , Therapist , Clinical Services , Social Services , Counseling , Therapist Mental Health , LPC , Human Services Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)