Interns -Unpaid

NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care.

About Us:
NAFI CT, Inc. is a leading nonprofit human services agency dedicated to maximizing individual potential and supporting the promise of community living. We serve youth, families, and adults through trauma-informed, strengths-based clinical and educational services.

Internship Overview:
 Graduate-level clinical interns will work closely with experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful services to individuals facing behavioral health, social-emotional, and systemic challenges. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical intakes, assessments, and documentation under supervision
• Co-facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning
• Engage with community providers and collateral contacts
• Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with agency policies

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Completion of relevant coursework in clinical practice and ethics
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working with diverse populations
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned internship site(s)

What We Offer:

• Weekly individual and group supervision by licensed clinicians
• Exposure to a range of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed models
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and mission-driven work culture