Clinical Internship

Nexus Family Healing • Mendota Heights, MN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing in Mendota Heights, MN is looking to add a master's level Clinical Intern to our team! 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. Internships are short-term, typically lasting from one quarter to one year, with the duration set in advance. Completion of an internship does not guarantee employment. Any hiring decisions will follow Nexus recruitment standards. Nexus Internships provide unpaid experience working with youth and families to prepare students for a career path in the mental/behavioral health field.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master's or other graduate degree program in one of the Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or related fields, from an accredited college or university
• Must meet the required number of experience hours in a human services field for the internship level.
• Valid driver's license required and meets the state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements.
• 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the required academic program and or/ Academic Institution’s criteria for an internship learning objectives.
• Participates in the orientation and the onboarding process to learn Nexus Family Healing’s policy and procedure expectations (e.g. safety, harassment free environment, resident confidentiality, etc.)
• Ensures confidentiality of all treatment and services information pertaining to clients and their families.
• Maintains agreed upon schedule and timeliness.
• Meets the supervision requirements and expectations.
• Acts ethically, professionally, and is respectful when communicating and interfacing with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities, tasks and projects as needed and/or requested of the position.
• For advanced internships: Intern involvement in daily tasks or projects is supported by Nexus Family Healing but not dependent on their contributions. Supervisors provide shadowing and observational opportunities to help interns learn under guidance.

Benefits

• Ongoing training in mental health and trauma-informed care to help build your skills as you begin your career
• Employment opportunities upon completion of the internship
• Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
• Hands-on experience with youth and families to support your career growth
• Flexible scheduling to coincide with school, work and personal scheduling needs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees