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Nexus-Kindred in Waite Park, MN is looking to add an undergraduate/bachelor level Social Work Intern to our team!

The internship is approximately 32 hours a week. This internship will be supporting the 2026 fall semester.

For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota has grown into a nationally recognized network across five states. 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." 

Position Summary:

Our Social Work Intern is responsible for applying learned classroom theory with on-the-job practical experience in the assigned program while ensuring the applicable Academic Program and Academic Institution's learning criteria are satisfied. Intern shadowing, training, and responsibilities will focus on child foster care, adoption and community-based services.

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.
• 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.
• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Required Education and Licensure:

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelors 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.

Preferred Education and Experience:

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

Expected Hours of Work:

To be coordinated by the Nexus agency supervisor and Intern. The intern may be asked to maintain a schedule that is adjustable and flexible to meet changing work needs and demands of clients and their families.

Duration:

Internships are relatively short-term in nature or will typically range from one quarter to one year in duration. The duration of the internship will be established in advance of the internship. An intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship. All recruitment and selection practices at the conclusion of the internship will be in accordance with Nexus standards.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 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!