Mental Health Therapist

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Nexus-PATH has an exciting opportunity to add a Mental Health Therapist to our local Fargo, ND team! This individually will be working on-site to support Luther Hall, our local Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. 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. Schedule/Pay: Monday-Friday on-site at Luther Hall location Starting salary between $70,000-$75,000 Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment 8 additional paid holidays Multiple options for health insurance coverage 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! Primary responsibilities : Creates and drives a trauma-informed environment Lead and develop to the Nexus Individual & Family Guidance Plans Engage in and have active involvement of the Family Collaborative Intake meetings Complete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) functional assessment 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 and Reprocessing. Attendance and participation in mandatory clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations. 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. Coordinate and recommend therapeutic services for success after discharge. 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. Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery Remains current on all company policies, assigned trainings and/or certification requirements. h. All other tasks and duties as assigned. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: Masters degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields Has an active MSW, LAPC, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office 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: Related residential or human services experience working with youth and families 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. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 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. Salary Description 70,000-75,000