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Family Therapy In Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Youth ACT Therapist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Participate in family collaborative intake meetings. * Provide client-centered, strength-based therapy in collaboration with families. Therapy Services * Deliver individual, group, and family therapy ...

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What is the difference between Family Therapy In vs Marriage Therapist?

AspectFamily Therapy InMarriage Therapist
CredentialsLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Work EnvironmentFamily therapy clinics, mental health centers, private practicePrivate practice, clinics, counseling centers
Industry UsageFocuses on entire family systems and relationshipsFocuses on couples and marital issues
Common Search IntentFamily therapy approaches, family counselingMarriage counseling, couples therapy

Family Therapy In and Marriage Therapist both require similar credentials and often work in overlapping environments. However, Family Therapy In typically addresses broader family dynamics, while Marriage Therapists focus specifically on couples and marital issues. Understanding these distinctions helps clients find the right professional for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Family Therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Therapist, you need a solid background in psychology or counseling, typically with a master's degree and state licensure in marriage and family therapy (LMFT). Familiarity with therapeutic frameworks, assessment tools, and electronic record-keeping systems is important. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and facilitate productive communication among family members. These competencies are crucial for guiding families toward healthier dynamics and achieving positive outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by family therapists when working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds?

Family therapists often encounter challenges such as differing cultural beliefs about mental health, communication styles, and family roles when working with clients from diverse backgrounds. It is crucial to approach each family with cultural sensitivity, adapting therapeutic techniques to respect their values and traditions. Building trust and understanding may take additional time, but these efforts help create a supportive environment where all family members feel heard and respected.

What is family therapy?

Family therapy is a form of counseling that involves working with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. A family therapist helps family members understand each other's perspectives and develop healthy patterns of interaction. This type of therapy can address a wide range of issues, including marital problems, parent-child conflicts, and coping with major life changes. Sessions typically involve multiple family members and are guided by a licensed mental health professional. The goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment for lasting positive change.
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Community Based Therapist

Community Based Therapist

Nexus Family Healing

Mendota Heights, MN • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Nexus Family Healing rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description

Want to learn how to do family systems therapy that makes a difference in the lives of youth and families?


Nexus Family Healing is currently hiring for a community based therapist for our Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) program!


SFT is an intensive in-home model of service intervention specific to Nexus-FACTS to keep at-risk youth in their homes and community. Through this model, multiple therapeutic contacts are provided per week with the family system including individual, family, parent, and couples' therapy above and beyond what youth and family would be able to receive through MA or insurance billable therapy services.


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.


Location, Schedule and Pay:

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Schedule: flexible Monday-Friday
  • $55k-65k annual salary, depending on licensure and experience
  • On the road in the Twin Cities metro area
  • This is a position requiring community work, in person and travel between sites

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

  • FREE Clinical Supervision!
  • Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
  • Multiple options for health insurance coverage
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability insurance
  • 401k match
  • NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit
  • Tuition assistance and training opportunities
  • Advancement pathways and internal promotion
  • And much more!

Position Summary: Our Community-Based Therapist provides mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in homes, community settings, via telehealth, and at Nexus Family Healing offices. Using a trauma-informed, strength-based approach, the therapist delivers individualized care through evidence-based models like EMDR, DBT, TFCBT, and Systemic Family Therapy.


Primary responsibilities:

Intake & Assessment

  • Complete intake forms and diagnostic assessments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Trauma Informed Care

  • Complete CANS assessments using TCOM principles.
  • Develop, update, and monitor individual treatment plans (ITPs) based on assessments and CAT/CANS.
  • Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
  • Participate in mandatory clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings.
  • Participate in family collaborative intake meetings.
  • Provide client-centered, strength-based therapy in collaboration with families.

Therapy Services

  • Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with treatment goals.
  • Meet direct service and documentation requirements.
  • Support discharge planning and post-care coordination.

Case Management

  • Coordinate referrals and collaborate with families, schools, and providers.
  • Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
  • Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards

Community Collaboration

  • Communicate client needs with care teams, families, and community partners.
  • Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

  • Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields. If social worker, must have LGSW in Minnesota.
  • If currently unlicensed: 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, LAMFT or LPC)
  • Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
  • Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
  • Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Fully licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC
  • Related residential or human services experience working with youth and families

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.


ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

  • Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
  • Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
  • Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
  • Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
  • Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!


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