Description
Nexus Family Healing - Austin campus is looking for driven and ambitious intern candidates seeking experience working in a trauma informed residential facility.
Our Clinical 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 or/Academic Institution’s learning criteria is satisfied.
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.
Schedule/Location/Pay:
- Schedule: Nexus Family Healing - Austin campus is a 24/7 facility with flexible internship hours
- Location: 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
- Pay: 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 - Gerard:
- 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
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.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other graduate degree 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, must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
- Must successfully pass a DHS 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:
- Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
- Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility
- All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training
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 standard
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Skills Required
- Enrollment in a bachelor's, master's, or other graduate degree program in behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field at an accredited college or university
- Required number of experience hours in a human services field for the internship level
- Valid driver's license and compliance with state and Home Office driving requirements
- Successful completion of a DHS background check
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities
- Ability to understand and accommodate cultural needs, including language, traditions, and values
- Ability to assist with physical interventions and restraints of clients
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of 2 to 4 hours
- Ability to twist, bend, and stretch as required in a residential treatment facility
- Successful completion of Handle With Care behavior intervention training and examination
- Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice
Nexus Family Healing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nexus Family Healing and has not been reviewed or approved by Nexus Family Healing.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Modern mental-health and musculoskeletal supports such as Talkspace and Hinge Health expand the clinical breadth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs emphasize generous PTO starting in year one, with some postings citing four to five weeks, plus holidays. Donated-PTO options and flexible scheduling in certain roles further broaden leave access.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building and dependent supports include Carrot fertility/adoption benefits and spouse/dependent access to counseling platforms. Parental leave and family health insurance round out a family-oriented package.
Nexus Family Healing Insights
What We Do
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children, families, and adults each year through community mental health, crisis and stabilization, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment services. For over 50 years, we’ve used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters. Learn more at nexusfamilyhealing.org
