About the role
Description
Nexus Family Healing-Woodbourne Campus
is looking to add three (3)
Mental Health Therapists
to our team!
Now offering a
$5,000
sign-on bonus!
Our Woodbourne Campus is located on a historic site in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, and has been helping kids in need for over 200 years, originally as an orphanage in the early 1800s. In 2012, Nexus Family Healing affiliated with location, bringing our innovative trauma-informed practices to the youth of Baltimore.
Nexus Family Healing-Woodbourne
is seeking a licensed social worker or counselor that is well-versed with trauma-informed practices and clinical diagnosis treatment processes to provide mental and behavioral health services to our youth & teen residential clients. This position not only offers a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
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.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000, plus the $5,000 sign-on!
Schedule:
typically, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
Location:
1301 Woodbourne Ave, Baltimore, MD
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
Guaranteed
salary, schedule, PTO, and health benefits!
Guaranteed case load and positive impact on youth who need us the most
Therapist Flexible Scheduling - based on client & family needs
Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Additional 8 Floating Holidays
Comprehensive clinical and inter-department
support
- you don't have to do everything yourself!
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
Clinical Professional Development
Company sponsored Clinical license renewal expense
Company sponsored continuing education training
Company sponsored supervision
Receive professional training
Maintain membership with a professional association
And much more!
Position Summary
: Provide overall management of youth’s treatment through active engagement, clinical assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. Therapist will provide clinical insight and work from a trauma informed lens to enhance the milieu and programming. Engage with families through family therapy and treatment planning. Collaborate with the community and providers related to the youth’s progress and discharge planning.
Primary responsibilities
:
Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based individual and family therapy for youth and families.
Complete clinical assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with youth, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support treatment goals and progress.
Develop and facilitate milieu and treatment groups that are trauma informed, educational, and treatment focused.
Coach and support direct care staff in trauma-informed practices, relationship-building, and de-escalation techniques.
Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare services to ensure successful transitions to the community.
Maintain communication with families, schools, social services, legal representatives, and other treatment providers.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements.
Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
Provide clinical consultation and contribute to a positive, trauma-informed treatment environment.
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.
Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields
Licensure:
minimum of LGSW, LMSW or LGPC licensure
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
Successfully participate and complete a Safety Crisis Management exam and training
Strong professional writing and clinical documentation skills
Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals 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:
Fully licensed in appropriate state as an LCSW, LCPC, LCSW-C
Related residential or human services experience working with youth and families