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Nexus Family Healing in Onamia, MN is looking to add a master's level Clinical Intern to our team!

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:

• Schedule is flexible Monday - Friday
• Onsite in Onamia, MN
• Weekly hours will be coordinated with the Nexus agency supervisor based on the needs of the internship and availability of youth and families.
• Internships are short-term, typically lasting from one quarter to one year, with the duration set in advance. Completion of an internship does not guarantee employment. Any hiring decisions will follow Nexus recruitment standards.
• Nexus Internships provide unpaid experience working with youth and families to prepare students for a career path in the mental/behavioral health field.

Benefits of completing an Internship with Nexus Family Healing:

• 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

Interns will apply classroom theory to practical experience while meeting their academic program’s requirements. Responsibilities vary by Nexus location and may include shadowing and training in areas such as social work, early childhood treatment, in-home services, family therapy, and treatment evaluation.

Primary 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.
• For advanced internships: Intern involvement in daily tasks or projects is supported by Nexus Family Healing but not dependent on their contributions. Supervisors provide shadowing and observational opportunities to help interns learn under guidance.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Must be enrolled in a Master's or other graduate degree program 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 and meets the state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements.
• 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.

At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity – we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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!