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Trauma Informed Coach Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Therapist

Austin, MN · On-site

$70K - $73K/yr

This includes but is not limited to modeling and coaching staff on rapport building with clients, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation techniques on the treatment milieu as needed * Be ...

Therapist

Austin, MN · On-site

$70K - $73K/yr

This includes but is not limited to modeling and coaching staff on rapport building with clients, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation techniques on the treatment milieu as needed * Be ...

Therapist

Austin, MN

$70K - $73K/yr

This includes but is not limited to modeling and coaching staff on rapport building with clients, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation techniques on the treatment milieu as needed * Be ...

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and work direction to Resident Advocates during assigned shifts * Support a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment for residents and staff * Respond ...

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and work direction to Resident Advocates during assigned shifts * Support a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment for residents and staff * Respond ...

Collaborating within an interdisciplinary team, this role delivers whole-person, trauma-informed care, documents accurately in the EMR, and supports health equity through outreach, health coaching ...

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How much do trauma informed coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for trauma informed coach in Minnesota is $21.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Trauma Informed Coach job?

A Trauma Informed Coach helps individuals navigate personal growth and healing by understanding the effects of trauma on the mind and body. They use trauma-sensitive approaches to create a safe, supportive space for clients to build resilience, set goals, and develop coping strategies. Unlike therapists, they do not diagnose or treat trauma but instead focus on empowerment and forward movement. Their work integrates principles from neuroscience, psychology, and coaching to foster long-term well-being.

What are some typical challenges that Trauma Informed Coaches face in their daily work?

Trauma Informed Coaches often encounter challenges such as helping clients who may experience emotional triggers during sessions or navigating complex trauma histories that require sensitivity and professional boundaries. Managing self-care and preventing burnout is also important, as consistent exposure to clients' difficult experiences can be emotionally taxing. Coaches must continually adapt their strategies to meet each client's unique needs and may frequently collaborate with mental health professionals or support networks to ensure comprehensive care. These challenges require resilience, ongoing training, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Trauma Informed Coach position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trauma Informed Coach, you need a solid understanding of trauma-informed care principles, coaching methodologies, and experience in fields such as mental health, social work, or counseling, often supported by specialized certifications in trauma-informed practice. Familiarity with case management systems, secure communication platforms, and relevant coaching or therapeutic assessment tools is beneficial. Exceptional active listening, non-judgmental communication, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust are key soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential to effectively support clients, maintain ethical standards, and foster resilience and healing in individuals impacted by trauma.

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Infographic showing various Trauma Informed Coach job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 53% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,717 per year, or $22 per hour.
Therapist

$70K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 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

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Nexus Family Healing - Austin Campus is looking to add a Therapist to join our youth residential program!
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
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/Pay/Schedule:
  • Located at 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
  • Starting Salary: $70,090 - $73,601 annually, offer will reflect level of experience and licensure!
  • Full-time, mostly weekdays: Monday - Friday

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:
  • Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
  • Additional 8 Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Annual Base Salary Offered
  • Multiple options for health insurance coverage
  • Vision & Dental
  • 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: Provide overall management of youth's treatment through active engagement, clinical assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. Therapist will provide clinical insight and work from a trauma informed lens to enhance the milieu and programming. Engage with families through family therapy and treatment planning. Collaborate with the community and providers related to the youth's progress and discharge planning.
Trauma Informed Care
  • Helps establish and maintain a positive treatment culture & environment
  • Works with youth & family to develop a Nexus Individual and Family Guidance Plan
  • Active involvement with Family Collaborative Intake meetings
  • Completes Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) functional assessment in accordance to TCOM (collaborative) principals
  • Through the collaborative effort with family, youth, and providers, develop and monitor the individual treatment plans
  • Provide individualized, youth-focused, strength and evidenced-based family and individual therapy models to youth and families. Examples: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization (TF-CBT) and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Milieu Coordination
  • Develop and facilitate milieu and treatment groups that are trauma informed, educational, and treatment focused
  • Participate in all youth related treatment team meetings, using family centered language and youth driven principals
  • Serve as a clinical treatment team leader to YCP's. This includes but is not limited to modeling and coaching staff on rapport building with clients, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation techniques on the treatment milieu as needed
  • Be available on-call for consultation/treatment direction and/or decisions when appropriate
  • Assess readiness for discharge in conjunction with the treatment team

Community Care
  • Coordinate/communicate aftercare needs of the client with family and all necessary social service and community providers to ensure a smooth transition
  • Communicate with the treatment team to include all desired and necessary family members, educational, legal, community, and social service providers (as well as all-natural supports that the youth and family identify) to gather all necessary information to inform and support the treatment process
  • Ensures that all required client reports, records, and all documentation are produced accurately and maintained in a consistent, timely, and professional manner according to policy and regulated statutes
  • Educate and facilitate trainings for staff on trauma informed practices, clinical diagnosis treatment processes, and other clinically relevant training material
  • Participate in team meetings, program clinical team meetings, therapy clinical supervision sessions, and in-service as required
  • Ensure confidentiality regarding mental health, medical issues, background treatment and comply with all HIPAA related requirements
  • Remains current on all company policies, assigned trainings and/or certification requirements

Requirements
Required Education and Licensure:
  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, or clinically related field
  • Must be licensed in related clinical field LICSW, LPCC, or LMFT per state board requirements
  • Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
  • 21 years of age
  • Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
  • 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 Have:
  • Experience working in the Human Services field

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.
Our ICARE Values:
  • 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!
Salary Description
$70,090 - $73,601 annually

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