Community Based Therapist - 180 Degrees Program

Nexus-FACTS is excited to add a part time hybrid Community Based Therapist for its new 180 Degrees partnership! This is a hybrid, shelter-based position based at the Southeast Youth Shelter with some work remotely at home.

Why This Work Matters:

180 Degrees' shelters support youth ages 12-19 who are navigating trauma, crisis, and major life transitions. Stays are brief - often just 14-30 days - but the impact can be life-changing.

We're looking for clinicians who bring creativity, compassion, and a willingness to meet youth where they're at. This is a powerful opportunity to be part of a passionate team, work outside traditional settings, and make a direct difference in young lives when it matters most.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. 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.

Location, Schedule and Pay:

• Part-time evenings/weekends - 20 hours per week
• Fully licensed candidates (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW): $33-38 per hour
• Clinical Trainee level: $28-31 per hour
• In-person work in Rochester at the Southeast Youth Shelter
• This is a hybrid position requiring in person, remote, and travel between sites

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary: The Community-Based Therapist provides mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in homes, community settings, via telehealth, and at Nexus Family Healing offices. Using a trauma-informed, strength-based approach, the therapist delivers individualized care through evidence-based models like EMDR, DBT, TFCBT, and Systemic Family Therapy.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Intake & Assessment

• Complete intake forms and diagnostic assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.

2. Trauma Informed Care

• Complete CANS assessments using TCOM principles.
• Develop, update, and monitor individual treatment plans (ITPs) based on assessments and CAT/CANS.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Participate in mandatory clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings.
• Participate in family collaborative intake meetings.
• Provide client-centered, strength-based therapy in collaboration with families.

3. Therapy Services

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with treatment goals.
• Meet direct service and documentation requirements.
• Support discharge planning and post-care coordination.

4. Case Management

• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with families, schools, and providers.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards

5. Community Collaboration

• Communicate client needs with care teams, families, and community partners.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields required
• Fully licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW, LMFT or LPCC
• OR clinical trainee level with 5 years' shelter/residential experience
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Related residential or human services experience working with youth and families

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.

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.

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