Community-Based Therapist

Nexus Family Healing; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based training

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Family benefits

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Community Based Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, youth-focused therapy within the child welfare system, collaborating with families, foster care providers, and multi-disciplinary teams.

You will receive licensure supervision at no cost, TF-CBT and other evidence-based training, generous time off and comprehensive benefits to support you and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a clinically related field.
• LICENSURE in a related clinical field (MSW, LMFT, LPC) per state requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and communities.
• Willingness to consider language, traditions, and values in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a trauma-informed environment.
• Collaborate with youth, family, and team to develop an Individual and Family Treatment Plan.
• Provide youth- and family-focused, evidence-based therapy.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and quarterly Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate aftercare with family and social service providers.
• Engage families and professionals to support treatment.
• Ensure timely documentation per policy.
• Respect cultural differences in service delivery.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work or psych

Job description

Overview

Nexus Family Healing has an opportunity for a Community Based Therapist in the Grand Forks, ND office. The role provides mental health therapy services to youth within the child welfare system, as well as their foster care providers, biological families, or other natural supports. The therapist works as part of a multi-disciplinary wrap-around team to deliver comprehensive, high-quality therapy services to children and families in North Dakota.

Clinicians receive support including licensure supervision at no cost, TF-CBT training, and other evidence-based modality training to ensure high-quality, evidence-based therapy services.

We embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion, serving a diverse group of youth and families, with a workforce that reflects that diversity.

Schedule, Pay, & Location

• Starting salary at $67,000+
• Hybrid remote (community and home-based) in the Grand Forks, North Dakota area
• Manageable caseload sizes
• Flexible scheduling based on client needs
• Limited crisis on-call required

Benefits

• Free clinical supervision for licensure candidates
• Advanced training opportunities in evidenced-based modalities (e.g., TF-CBT, EMDR)
• Four weeks paid time off in the first year
• Paid holidays and multiple health insurance options
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• Family-focused benefits (Talkspace Therapy, Hinge Health, Carrot Fertility)
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities and internal promotion
• And more

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a trauma-informed environment
• Collaborate with youth, family, and team to develop an Individual and Family Treatment Plan
• Provide individualized, youth-focused, strength-based, evidence-based therapy with youth and families
• Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate quarterly Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM)
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Coordinate aftercare needs with family and all relevant social service and community providers
• Engage family members, educational professionals, legal representatives, and other supports to inform and support treatment
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and reporting per policy and regulations
• Respect and incorporate cultural differences in all aspects of service delivery

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a clinically related field
• LICENSURE in a related clinical field (MSW, LMFT, LPC) per state board requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities
• Willingness to consider language, traditions, and values in service delivery
• Ability to pass required background screenings per DHS rules and regulations

Nice to Have

• Experience working with at-risk youth and families facing mental or behavioral health challenges
• Full independent clinical licensure: LPCC or LCSW

Travel

• Regular business travel to family homes, community locations, and referral sites

Our ICARE Values

• Innovation: Leading with creative, cutting-edge ideas
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy, care
• Agility: Flexibility and adaptability
• Responsiveness: Quick, positive, and accurate actions
• Excellence: High-quality results

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive work environment. Nexus Family Healing is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.