Youth & Family Skills Coach - Youth ACT

Nexus Family Healing•Mendota Heights, MN

1h•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a hybrid-remote Youth & Family Skills Coach for their Youth ACT Program, based in Mendota Heights, MN. The Youth ACT program provides intensive, comprehensive, and community-based rehabilitative mental health services to youth ages 14-21. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community by a multidisciplinary team, with 3-5 sessions per week, aiming to stabilize youth and decrease hospitalizations and out-of-home placements. Nexus Family Healing values diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving for a workforce that reflects the diverse youth and families they serve.

Requirements

Must be Mental Health Practitioner qualified: Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science field, Social Work, or Psychology.
Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, would consider minimum completion of 4000 supervision hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotion disturbances with a trauma focus.
Some experience working with at-risk youth and families.
Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required.
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations.
Must have access to use of personal vehicle for business travel.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice.
Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Help clients build everyday life skills like communication, self-regulation, social interaction, and independence.
Provide calming and therapeutic support during challenging moments.
Work closely with the Clinical Supervisor during crises or emergencies.
Keep accurate and timely documentation that meets program standards.
Join regular team meetings and clinical supervision sessions.
Complete required training and education activities.
Deliver a set number of direct service hours each week.
Follow all agency policies, state regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
Support youth in practicing skills outlined in their treatment plans.