Therapist/Clinician

Therapist/Clinician

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.

NAFI Rhode Island is seeking an energetic and dynamic Clinical Therapist for our Oakland Beach therapeutic group home in Warwick. As part of the team, you'll gain valuable experience by providing integrated mental health and therapeutic services to up to 8 adolescent males as they work toward permanency.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual and family therapy to program residents.
• Participate in treatment planning and implementation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Collaborate as part of each child's multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Advocate for youth within the court system, probation, and/or DCYF.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical assessment as needed.
• Complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in administrative, collateral, and team meetings.
• Participate in a clinical on-call rotation.

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, and 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, and supplemental Life.
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field, such as counseling or social work.
• Knowledge of residential programming, including best practices for treatment.
• Understanding of adolescent development and behavior.
• Excellent communication skills for effective engagement with residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Crisis Management skills and intervention.
• Problem-solving skills, with an ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Time management and ability to be flexible to meet program needs.

Salary: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 / per year

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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