Executive Director

Nexus Family Healing; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO (first year)

Health insurance options

No-cost life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance and training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in East Bethel, MN, seeks an Executive Director to provide agency leadership across youth and teen psychiatric residential services. You will guide strategic growth, ensure financial sustainability, and foster a trauma-informed, values-driven culture focused on youth-guided and family-driven care.

The role demands 10+ years of clinical experience with youth and families, 5+ years in senior leadership, and strong operations and financial oversight capabilities, with a focus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical field is required; licensing preferred.
• 10+ years of clinical experience with youth and families.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing operations and financial oversight.
• Valid driver’s license; DHS background check.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide agency leadership and ensure financial sustainability across services and programs.
• Implement strategic plan aligned with mission and vision; foster trauma-informed culture.
• Lead staff development, culture, and performance management.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality services for youth and families.
• Collaborate with Board, partners, and fundraising efforts to grow resources.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and contracts.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in clinical field

Job description

Description

Nexus Family Healing in East Bethel, MN is looking to add to a dynamic Executive Director at our youth and teen psychiatric residential treatment facility! We provide individualized, trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) services for all-gender youth ages 10-19 with a higher level of mental and behavioral health needs. Youth experience a safe environment that provides on-campus education, individualized programming, therapy and recreational opportunities. Our East Bethel campus is staffed 24/7, with on-site nursing, therapists and other mental health professionals.

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule/Pay

• Full-time, exempt opportunity
• Onsite opportunity - 900 189th Ave NE, East Bethel, MN 55011
• Starting rate: $150k-170k per year

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
• And much more!

Position Summary

Provides agency leadership and ensures the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of all services, programs and departments as demonstrated by service and program growth and a healthy agency culture. Responsible for implementing the strategic plan based on organization and agency vision and mission and creating effective service outcomes by creating a trauma-informed, values-driven culture that supports youth-guided and familydriven care. Ensures the development and retention of employees, and maintaining applicable policies and standards of the organization, as well as external regulating bodies.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop agency staff, fostering a positive, high-performing, and collaborative culture.
• Set performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee growth and engagement.
• Model and promote Nexus ICARE values in all interactions and initiatives.

Agency Operations

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality services for youth and families.
• Manage resources, budgets, and priorities in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with corporate partners and fellow Executive Directors to drive operational excellence and consistency across agencies.

Community, Board & Fundraising Engagement

• Serve as a visible ambassador for the agency through community relations, advocacy, and public engagement.
• Partner with the Board of Directors or advisory committee to support governance, communication, and member recruitment.
• Support fundraising efforts, grant development, and community partnerships to expand resources and services.
• Build and maintain strong referral relationships to promote service growth and client satisfaction.

Strategic Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure financial sustainability through effective budget management, census goals, and revenue growth.
• Drive program innovation, service expansion, and adoption of evidence-based practices.
• Lead strategic planning, quality improvement, risk management, and staff development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Master’s degree in a clinical field required with licensing preferred; a combination of business degree with direct clinical experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of clinical experience with children, youth or families, and specific experience with agency services and programs required.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience required.
• Working knowledge and experience overseeing and being responsible for operations and financial oversight required.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must successfully pass a DHS background check.
• 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

• 7+ years’ experience working a senior leader in a clinical related field; creating goals, objectives and strategic direction surrounding clinical service delivery and programming.

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.

Our ICARE Values

• 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

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!