Therapist (Bilingual in Spainsh)

About NAFI Connecticut, Inc. (NAFI CT)

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is one of Connecticut’s most respected child and family-serving agencies with program locations across the state. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, community-based services to youth and families in need.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Clinician to join our newest short-term residential program for young women ages 12–17, offering robust clinical, therapeutic, educational, and case management services to unaccompanied children. The goal is to reunite youth with family members or other identified sponsors.

Position Summary

The Clinician is responsible for the provision of individual, group, and family therapy. We are looking for a skilled professional with strong engagement, assessment, and documentation skills. This role requires evening and weekend hours and includes after-hours on-call responsibilities.

You Are:

• Eager to join a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals passionate about helping children and families thrive

• Committed to patient-centered and trauma-informed practices, grounded in an understanding of trauma’s impact

• A detailed administrator with a history of ensuring compliance with policies and regulations

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and flexible environment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills

A Day in the Life:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth in care

• Collaborate with program staff to support trauma-informed care

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings with stakeholders

• Document services and clinical notes in accordance with agency and funder requirements

• Ensure timely medical coordination: screenings, prescriptions, off-site medical appointments (dental, optometry, etc.)

• Maintain and submit medical incident reports to state and federal stakeholders

• Prepare families/sponsors to support medical care upon reunification

• Support a positive and healthy environment for youth and staff

What You Can Expect:

• A supportive, family-like culture that promotes personal and professional growth
• To join an experienced and collaborative non-profit leadership team
• Generous paid time off (3 weeks vacation in first year, plus holiday and sick time)
• A rich learning environment:
• Free training and CEUs
• Tuition discounts at local colleges (for employees and most dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Strong employee wellness support:
• Robust medical packages
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial health supports

Our Exceptional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 3–6 weeks’ vacation, 7 sick days, and 11 paid holidays each year

Employee Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

• Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs

• No-cost employee assistance program

• Voluntary employee-focused wellness programs

Retirement and Financial Planning:

• Company matching 403b and no-cost retirement consulting

• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental life

• Pet insurance

• Tuition reimbursement (includes licensure fees and professional memberships)

…and much, much more!

Desired Qualifications:

• Required: Bilingual (English / Spanish
• LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA, MFT, or MFTA
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and verbal communication
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and on-call
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and train others
• Commitment to providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed care

Salary: Dependent on education and experience 

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

• NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
• Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply.

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Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team committed to healing, growth, and hope.
NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.