About the role#
Nexus Family Healing is looking for a Clinical Intern to join our Austin campus. This role focuses on applying classroom theory to practical work within a trauma-informed residential facility. You will work directly with youth and families to gain experience in the mental and behavioral health field. This is an unpaid internship.
What you'll do#
- Complete the learning objectives required by your academic program.
- Participate in orientation and onboarding to learn our policies and safety procedures.
- Protect the confidentiality of all treatment and service information.
- Maintain your agreed-upon schedule and arrive on time.
- Meet all supervision requirements and expectations.
- Act ethically and professionally when working with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
- Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.
- Participate in physical interventions and restraints of clients when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or graduate program in behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field.
- Completion of the required number of human services experience hours for your internship level.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a DHS background check.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
- Openness to meeting the cultural needs of the people you serve.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and stand or walk for 2 to 4 hours.
- Completion of the Handle With Care behavior intervention training.
- Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Rolling, with flexible hours available at our 24/7 facility.
About Nexus Family Healing
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to children, families, and adults. Founded in 1972, the organization operates across multiple states to offer foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. It also provides crisis stabilization and community mental health programs. The organization is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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