About the Role
Nexus Family Healing - Austin campus is seeking driven and ambitious intern candidates for experience in a trauma-informed residential facility. The Clinical Intern will apply classroom theory with practical experience while meeting academic program criteria.
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.
Location
- 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Work Type
- Internship
- Unpaid experience
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Graduate degree
Salary/Compensations
- Unpaid experience
Benefits
- Ongoing training in mental health and trauma-informed care
- Employment opportunities upon completion of the internship
- Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
- Hands-on experience with youth and families
- Flexible scheduling
About the Company
- Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization serving a diverse group of youth and families.
- Nexus Family Healing strives for its workforce to support and represent the diversity of its clients.
- Nexus Family Healing operates a 24/7 facility.
- Nexus Family Healing values Innovation, Compassion, Agility, Responsiveness, and Excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
