Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health TherapistNexus Family Healing is looking to hire a mental health therapist to join our newest youth crisis and stabilization center in Hennepin County!This new youth crisis and stabilization center is a 13-bed, short-term residential service is for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues looking for appropriate care. The service will help to reduce the number of youth who are stuck in inappropriate care settings such as emergency rooms, police stations, juvenile detention or unstable home situations and provide treatment and therapeutic supports while triage, assessment, and transition planning take place with families.At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.Pay and schedule:Full-time onsite opportunityRotating weekends and evenings requiredLocation: 1800 Chicago Avenue in MinneapolisPay range: $65,000-80,000 annually dependent on licensureNexus' comprehensive benefits include:Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employmentMultiple options for health insurance coverageNo-cost life insuranceShort/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!Position summary: Our therapist will provide overall management of youth's treatment through active engagement, clinical assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. Therapist will provide clinical insight and work from a trauma informed lens to enhance the milieu and programming. Engage with families through family therapy and treatment planning. Collaborate with the community and providers related to the youth's progress and discharge planning.Primary responsibilities:Trauma informed care:Helps establish and maintain a positive treatment culture & environmentWorks with youth & family to develop a Nexus Individual and Family Guidance PlanActive involvement with Family Collaborative Intake meetingsCompletes Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) functional assessment in accordance to TCOM (collaborative) principalsThrough the collaborative effort with family, youth, and providers, develop and monitor the individual treatment plansProvide individualized, youth-focused, strength and evidenced-based family and individual therapy models to youth and families. Examples: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization (TF-CBT) and Reprocessing (EMDR)Milieu coordination:Develop 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 principalsServe as a clinical treatment team leader to YCP's. This includes but is not limited to modeling and coaching staff on rapport building with clients, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation techniques on the treatment milieu as neededBe available on-call for consultation/treatment direction and/or decisions when appropriateAssess readiness for discharge in conjunction with the treatment teamCommunity care:Coordinate/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 providers (as well as all-natural supports that the youth and family identify) to gather all necessary information to inform and support the treatment processEnsures 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 statutesEducate and facilitate trainings for staff on trauma informed practices, clinical diagnosis treatment processes, and other clinically relevant training materialParticipate in team meetings, program clinical team meetings, therapy clinical supervision sessions, and in-service as requiredEnsure confidentiality regarding mental health, medical issues, background treatment and comply with all HIPAA related requirementsRemains current on all company policies, assigned trainings and/or certification requirementsRequirements:Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fieldsIf currently unlicensed, must be on track to complete licensure for a specific, related discipline.And/or currently holds a provisional/intermediary license for a specific track (i.e. LGSW, LMSW, LAMFT or LPC)Some experience working in a residential or intensive inpatient or outpatient setting requiredValid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirementsMust have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and trainingMust successfully pass a DHS criminal background checkMust be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.Preferred education and experience:Fully licensed in Minnesota: LICSW, LPCC, LMFTRelated residential or human services experience working with youth and familiesAt 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 approachesCompassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concernAgility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quicklyResponsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurateExcellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standardsApply today to be contacted by our recruiting team! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!