Residential Clinical Director

Nexus Family Healing•East Bethel, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a Residential Clinical Director to join our team at our East Bethel, MN youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility! For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we’re driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve. 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 Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or clinically related field
Fully licensed in Minnesota state as an LICSW, LPCC, or LMFT
Minimum of 5 years of experience in adolescent, adult, family-based behavioral counseling, residential treatment, acute mental health, or related clinical services
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or clinical leadership experience
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
Must successfully pass a (DHS/DCFS/CJIS/DHHS/ODHS or other) federal and state criminal background check
Must participate, complete, and successfully pass an agency-specific therapeutic intervention/restraint (TCI, HWC, NCI) training and exam
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

Experience in residential setting and/or other acute mental health setting(s)
Experience in Trauma-Informed Treatment Modalities and restorative practices
Experience implementing, coaching, or auditing treatment model fidelity
Experience working with youth and families facing acute mental health needs
Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership across assigned programs, ensuring integrated, trauma-informed treatment that supports positive outcomes for youth and families.
Conduct and oversee assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical decision-making to address youth needs, strengths, risks, and progress.
Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate care across clinical, medical, educational, family, and community supports.
Maintain oversight of behavior support, safety, and treatment interventions to ensure consistency, treatment fidelity, and regulatory compliance.
Supervise, coach, and develop Clinical Specialists and other staff, providing clinical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support.
Partner with program, medical, and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality treatment delivery across programs and shifts.
Monitor clinical documentation, quality assurance activities, and compliance with licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Support continuity of care through effective communication and collaboration with families, case managers, referral sources, and community partners.
Lead program improvement initiatives, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and address barriers impacting safety, treatment progress, and outcomes.
Provide clinical leadership during complex situations, crises, and safety concerns while modeling trauma-informed and restorative practices.