Mental Health Therapist

*** Starting Salary - $64,000+ for intermediary therapist level; $67,000+ for fully licensed therapist *** Sign on bonus of $2,500 paid out periodically over the 1st year of employment Nexus Family Healing has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist role supporting our Bismarck, ND office. This position will provide mental health therapy services to youth within the child welfare system as well as their foster care providers, biological families, or other natural supports. We are looking for an energetic, compassionate therapist to support the unique needs of children and families. The Mental Health Therapist works as part of a multi-disciplinary wrap‑around team in order to provide the most comprehensive and full‑service support to clients. At Nexus Family Healing, clinicians are supported with free licensure supervision, TF‑CBT training and other evidence‑based modality training at no cost to the employee. Our commitment is to ensuring clinicians are trained and supported in order to offer high‑quality, evidence‑based therapy services to children and families in North Dakota. Schedule/Location Hybrid remote (community and home‑based) in the Bismarck, North Dakota area! Manageable caseload sizes Flexibility in scheduling based upon client needs Limited crisis on‑call required Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include: FREE Clinical supervision is provided to clinical candidates seeking licensure Advanced training opportunities in evidence‑based modalities such as TF‑CBT, EMDR, etc. Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Additional paid holidays Multiple options for health insurance coverage 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! Primary responsibilities Creates and drives a trauma‑informed environment Collaboration with youth, family, and team to develop an Individual and Family Treatment Plan Provide individualized, youth‑focused, strength and evidence‑based family and individual therapy models with youth, their families, and foster families Participate in all treatment team meetings and coordinate quarterly CFTM (child and family team meetings) Participate in needed crisis responses Coordinate/communicate aftercare needs of the client with family and all necessary social service and community providers to ensure a smooth transition Work with team member of the treatment team to engage all desired and necessary family members, educational, legal, community, and social service providers (as well as all-natural supports that the youth and family identify) to gather all necessary information to inform and support the treatment process 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 Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery Requirements Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a clinically related field Licensure preferred or on track with licensure within related clinical field (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LPC or LMFT) per state board requirements Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check. Valid driver's license required Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Nice to have: Experience working with at‑risk youth and families facing mental health or behavioral health challenges Full independent clinical licensure: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT Travel: Regular business travel to family homes, community locations, and referral sites required 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 ICARE Values: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy, care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards #J-18808-Ljbffr