Outpatient Therapist

Nexus Family Healing•Austin, MN

2d•$66,750 - $70,088•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing - Gerard Campus is looking to add a Therapist to our Outpatient Services team on the campus of Nexus Family Healing in Austin, Minnesota! 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields
If currently unlicensed and clinical licensure is required in your state: 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)
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus 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

Fully licensed in appropriate state as an LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LP, LMFT, LPCC, or LCPC
Experience in related community-based work with youth, adults, and/or families

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
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.
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.