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Intern

Company Nexus Family Healing
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for fulfilling academic program criteria while applying learned theory in a practical setting. They must maintain confidentiality and adhere to the organization's policies and procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
373
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children, families, and adults each year through community mental health, crisis and stabilization, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment services. For over 50 years, we’ve 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. Learn more at nexusfamilyhealing.org
About the Role

Description

 

Nexus Gerard Family Healing Located in Austin, MN is looking for driven and ambitious intern candidates seeking experience working in a trauma informed residential facility. 


This is an unpaid field placement experience position. Our Clinical Intern is responsible for applying learned classroom theory with on-the-job practical experience in the assigned program while ensuring the applicable Academic Program and or/Academic Institution’s learning criteria is satisfied. 


At Nexus-Gerard 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.


Responsibilities:

  • Fulfills the required academic program and or/ Academic Institution’s criteria for an internship learning objectives.
  • Participates in the orientation and the onboarding process to learn Nexus Family Healing’s policy and procedure expectations (e.g. safety, harassment free environment, resident confidentiality, etc.)
  • Ensures confidentiality of all treatment and services information pertaining to clients and their families.
  • Maintains agreed upon schedule and timeliness.
  • Meets the supervision requirements and expectations.
  • Acts ethically, professionally, and is respectful when communicating and interfacing with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
  • Performs other job-related responsibilities, tasks and projects as needed and/or requested of the position.




Requirements

 Qualifications: 

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, or related fields, from an accredited college or university.
  • Must meet the required number of experience hours in a human services field for the internship level.
  • Valid driver's license required and meets the state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
  • Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.

  

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

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  


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

Key Skills
Trauma Informed CareConfidentialityCommunicationEthicsProfessionalismFlexibilityTeamworkClient InteractionBehavioral SciencesHuman ServicesDiversityEquityInclusionFamily-Based PhilosophyOnboardingOrientation
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation