Community Based Therapist
Nexus Family Healing·Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nexus Family Healing·Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Provide mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and families using trauma-informed and evidence-based models in community settings. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with schools and providers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
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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!
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
