Therapist -Family Based Recovery

Are You Ready to Make a Difference for Children and Families? If so, NAFI CT is for you!`

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 sign on bonus***

NAFI Connecticut | Rhode Island | New York is a dynamic multi-service agency at the forefront of youth and family support across Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York

NAFI Connecticut Inc. is a multi-service agency offering a wide range of residential, programming consultation, and personalized support to youth, families, and adults across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. With unique services designed for each state, we provide trauma-informed care and community-based youth programs in Connecticut, comprehensive family support and residential services for at-risk youth in New York, and targeted mental health services and crisis intervention in Rhode Island and so much more. Across all three states, our goal is to empower individuals and strengthen families.

We are currently exploring candidates for a Therapist/ Clinician to join our new Family Based Recovery team! Family Based Recovery (FBR) is an intensive, in-home clinical treatment program for families with infants/young children (birth to 72 months) who are at risk for maltreatment, adverse development outcomes, and removal from their home due to parental substance use. Clinicians work as part of a team with the overarching goal of the intervention is to promote stability, safety, and permanence for these families.

**Training will be provided by FBR model experts.

Responsibilities Include:

Clinicians work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide direct services. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments

• Determine DSM-5 diagnoses in consultation with a supervisor, director, or psychiatrist as needed

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; adjust as needed throughout treatment

• Coordinate discharge planning and connect clients with appropriate community resources

• Provide ongoing case management services

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding requirements

• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule

• Meet established utilization and productivity targets as defined by the program

• Engage in quality assurance activities and continuous improvement efforts

• Assist with family transportation and program-related needs as appropriate

• Use engagement strategies, including Motivational Interviewing and evidence-based models, to foster client participation

• Effectively manage priorities to meet deadlines and client needs

• Apply culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and gender-sensitive approaches in working with families

• Attend and participate in required supervision, training, and agency/program meetings

• Be available for some evening hours as required

• Work independently and manage caseload with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate cultural competence in serving diverse populations

• Support NAFI-wide community engagement initiatives and contribute to strengthening community partnerships

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and willingness to travel as needed

• Communicate effectively with children, families, and external stakeholders

• Utilize Microsoft Word and electronic health record (EHR) systems proficiently

The two (2) clinician roles are as follows:

• Parent-child Clinician: The parent-child clinician will deliver interventions to facilitate positive parent-child interactions and optimal child development. The parent-child clinician’s main focus will be the parent’s relationship with the index child (age birth to 36 months) and the systems that interact with the index child. However, all children in the house will be assessed by the parent-child clinician for possible interventions and advocacy with systems (i.e. educational, medical, and legal).
• Individual/Substance Abuse Clinician: The individual clinician will deliver interventions that target parental sobriety and psychological well-being. She/he will engage the client in discussions and treatment for any co-morbid mental health issues and co-constructs treatment goals for sobriety, education, employment, healthy relationships, family communication, and legal issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A).
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions, advocacy, and crisis management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Effectively manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in cultural, gender, and trauma-responsive approaches.
• Participate in supervision, training, and meetings.
• Some evening hours required.
• Organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Cultural competency to serve diverse populations.
• Contribute to community initiatives for visibility and linkages.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with children, parents, and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and electronic health records.

Starting salary:   $70,000.00 per/ year 

• Supplemental pay
• Rotating on-call pay
• Signing bonus

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 for life Insurance and long-term disability 
• Public service loan forgiveness 
•  Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental Life
•  Pet Insurance  
• Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships

…and much much more! 

Location: Willimantic/Norwich/Middletown, CT Areas 

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. 

E-Verify Employer, Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action 

Salary : $70,000