Social Worker

Description Nexus-Family Healing has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our team in our team in our St. Cloud office! At Nexus Family Healing , we provide a continuum of services, from foster care to community-based services, to give children and families the tools they need to build successful relationships outside of treatment. We’re part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children and families who come to us for outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.

For over 45 years, our network of agencies has used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters. If you’re looking for a place to use your expertise to help, make a big impact on youth and their families, look no further! We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, along with a company culture that’s second to none!

“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.” Schedule/Location/Pay: Location – On-site, covering the St. Cloud, MN area Schedule - Monday-Friday Business Hours Pay - $52,000-$56,000 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: The Social Worker assists eligible clients and their caregivers in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services necessary for appropriate care and treatment. Additionally, may provide therapeutic interventions to the child and their family in the form of rehabilitative services. Primary responsibilities: Provides comprehensive coordination and implementation of all tasks required to meet the treatment needs and best interests of service recipients consistent with regulatory agencies (i.e.

DHS, COA). Complies with local office procedure for referral and service delivery. Completes a systemic assessment of the needs of the client and family. Establishes service parameters with family or legal custodian as client’s needs dictate. Provides complete and required documentation, within established timelines relating to case management and/or rehab services. Implements treatment services to meet the needs and goals of the clients and families utilizing quality case management practice to provide for the best interest of the client and family.

Delivers skill development and therapeutic services for assigned individual and family cases and assist them in maintaining a stable environment, and in developing the values, principles, and skills necessary to create a healthier family system. Creates a safe and trauma-informed therapeutic environment in which treatment interventions can be implemented. Assist families in crisis intervention situations as they may arise.

Provides direction to other team members when applicable and make recommendations for discharge, finalization, and permanency. Advocates for the development and maintenance of funding and resources to meet youth and family needs at local, state, and national levels. Develops and maintains community contacts to promote the organization and collaborative efforts. Provides crisis intervention as needed to maintain safety and provide for the best interest of the client and family.

Integrates trauma informed care principles into practice by sharing knowledge and understanding