Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Nexus-Gerard is looking to add a Therapist to join our Outpatient Services team!
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient / community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
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.
Location :
- 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Pay / Schedule :
Starting Salary : $66,750 - $70,088, offer will reflect level of experience and licensure!Full-time, Monday - FridayNexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include :
Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employmentAdditional 8 Paid HolidaysCompetitive Annual Base Salary OfferedMultiple options for health insurance coverageVision & 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!Position Summary : Provide clinical therapy in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families as prescribed in the client’s Diagnostic Assessment and Individual Treatment Plan. The Outpatient Therapist will provide clinical insight and work from a trauma informed lens to provide individualized, youth-focused, strength and evidenced-based family and individual therapy models to youth and families. They collaborate with the community and providers related to the youth’s progress.
Primary responsibilities :
Completion of required intake process and forms.Development and completion of the Diagnostic Assessment.Completion of clinical documentation in compliance with program expectations.Development and implementation of the initial Treatment Plan based on the Diagnostic Assessment b. Treatment Plan Reviews, at least every 90 days.Crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.Provision of individual, group and / or family therapy as prescribed by the Treatment Plan goals.Provide therapeutic services within the parameters of the program’s structure, philosophy, and models.Meet the minimum required hours of direct client contact and collateral services to meet billable expectations.Coordination of referrals for adjunct services when applicable and done in coordination with the case manager.Provision of case coordination with family members, other professionals, school staff and community support as needed.Attendance and participation in mandatory clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations.Completion of education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations.Compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards.All other tasks and duties as assigned.Teamwork : Working as a Productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.Problem Solving : Having the ability to identify and creativity solve problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.Judgement Thinking : Drawing correct and realistic conclusions and making timely decisions based on available information.Quality Orientation : Setting high standards regarding his / her work and working environment and acting; accordingly, developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.Empathy & Self-Awareness : Demonstrates self-awareness by acknowledging & understanding one’s own thoughts, feelings & emotions. Is attune to how each (thoughts, feelings & emotions) may impact one another, as we interact, communicate & engage with each other in our daily work or more emotion driven experiences & exchanges.Fosters a Safe Space : Fosters a safe workplace or ‘safe space’ for Nexus youth, family, co-workers & employees to be vulnerable & share individual experiences in confidence, with acceptance & without consequence.Requirements :
Required Education and Licensure :
Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fieldsIf currently unlicensed and clinical licensure is required in your state : o Must be on track to complete licensure for a specific, related disciplineAnd / or currently holds a provisional / intermediary license for a specific track (i.e. LGSW, LMSW, LAMFT or LPC)Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirementsNice to Have :
Fully licensed in appropriate state as an LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LP, LMFT, LPCC, or LCPCExperience in related community-based work with youth, adults, and / or 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 standards