What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - Bilingual (Spanish) position at Family Connections, Inc.?
Join Our Team as a Creative Arts Therapist / Clinician (Dreams Program)
Location: Northern New Jersey
Salary: $58,000 – $60,000
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
About Family Connections
At Family Connections, we believe in transforming lives through connection, creativity, and compassion. For over 140 years, we’ve been a trusted nonprofit organization helping children, families, and communities across Northern New Jersey heal, grow, and thrive.
Join a team that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and balance — where your passion for helping others meets professional growth and wellness.
What You’ll Do
As a Creative Arts Therapist / Clinician, you’ll bring empathy, creativity, and clinical skill to each session. You will:
Conduct intakes and assessments to understand each client’s needs and strengths.
Develop collaborative treatment plans focused on healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based and creative approaches.
Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.
Maintain strong partnerships with schools, courts, and community agencies.
Complete documentation and treatment updates using our Electronic Health Record system.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to continue learning and growing.
Who You Are
You’re passionate about supporting others and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You bring:
Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Active NJ licensure or certification (LSW, LAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
At least 2 years of mental health experience, preferably working with diverse, urban populations.
Creative Arts Therapy experience and/or coursework.
Experience working with individuals and families affected by domestic violence (preferred).
Strong ability to build trust, set healthy boundaries, and engage clients through creativity and compassion.
What You’ll Love About Working Here
At Family Connections, we care deeply about our people — the clients we serve and the staff who make our mission possible. You’ll enjoy:
💡 Wellness & Balance
Summer Wellness Fridays
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days 12 holidays)
Flexible scheduling and supportive supervision
💼 Benefits That Work for You
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability & AD&D
403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Tuition discounts through Capella University partnership
Professional development and training assistance
💛 Culture That Cares
Inclusive, collaborative, and creative environment
Opportunities to innovate and grow
Dedicated to equity, inclusion, and meaningful work
Join Us
If you’re a compassionate professional who believes in the power of creativity to heal, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and bring your passion for helping others to Family Connections — where every day, your work truly makes a difference.
Family Connections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.
Salary : $58,000 - $60,000