Intern

Nexus Family Healing • Austin, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing - Austin campus is looking for driven and ambitious intern candidates seeking experience working in a trauma informed residential facility. Our Clinical Intern is responsible for applying learned classroom theory with on-the-job practical experience in the assigned program while ensuring the applicable Academic Program and or/Academic Institution’s learning criteria is satisfied. 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.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other graduate degree 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, must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must successfully pass a DHS background check.
• 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 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree