Nexus-FACTS seeks a hybrid remote Youth & Family Skills Worker for our Youth Care Transition (YCT) program. The YCT is a new opportunity to provide intensive support to youth and their caregivers as they transition out of a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health hospital (CABHH), or an emergency room hospital setting.  YCT program provides placement coordination services and intensive therapeutic services with the youth and their caregivers through a multi-disciplinary teamed approach.  

Schedule/Pay:

Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends at this time! $45,000-50,000 annual salary

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment 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

Location:

Hybrid remote (community and home-based) in the Twin Cities, MN/metro area!

Travel:  Regular travel to family homes, community sites, other agencies, etc.

Position Summary:   

As part of a multidisciplinary team, our Youth and Family Skills Coach will provide skills services in the treatment of children, adults, and/or families as prescribed in the client’s developed treatment plan as directed and supported by our YCT Clinical Supervisor.

Primary responsibilities:

Client Life Skills Support and Coaching

Assists clients in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, play, social, and relationship skills Provides de-escalation and therapeutic supports as needed with clients Completes clinical documentation

Program Facilitation & Consultation

Attends and participates in clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings Completes education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations Ensures minimum hours of direct services as assigned Maintains compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards and remain compliant with all HIPAA regulations Assists in implementing responses to youth behavior and other skills deficits according to the developed treatment plan

Required Education and Licensure:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED Minnesota requirement:  Must be Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) qualified Bachelor’s Degree in a degree in behavioral science field, Social Work, or Psychology Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, would consider minimum completion of 4000 supervision hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotion disturbances with a trauma focus Some experience working with at-risk youth and families Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations Must have access to use of personal vehicle for business travel Valid driver’s license required Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

Bachelors degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescents

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.

Physical Demands:

May be required to lift-up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. Standing and walking for extended periods of time (2-4 hours) is required

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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