Clinical Internship

Nexus Family Healing • Mendota Heights, MN

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About The Position

Nexus Family Healing in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking a master's level Clinical Intern. Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization that embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion, serving a diverse group of youth and families. Internships are short-term, typically lasting from one quarter to one year, with the duration set in advance, and completion does not guarantee employment. These internships provide unpaid experience working with youth and families to prepare students for a career path in the mental/behavioral health field. Interns will apply classroom theory to practical experience while meeting their academic program’s requirements. Responsibilities vary by location and may include shadowing and training in areas such as social work, early childhood treatment, in-home services, family therapy, and treatment evaluation. For advanced internships, intern involvement in daily tasks or projects is supported but not dependent on their contributions, with supervisors providing shadowing and observational opportunities for learning under guidance.

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.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees