Bilingual Clinician

The Children's Community Programs of Connecticut; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Quarterly wellness experiences

Summer Fridays

Job summary

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed clinical services for children and families in Connecticut. This on-site role in New Haven offers opportunities to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual and group counseling, with strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and staff development.

Aligned with ORR and state licensing standards, this position supports clinicians pursuing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) is required.
• Active Connecticut LMSW (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT also welcome).
• At least 2 years of postgraduate direct service experience with children or adolescents.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/Portuguese.
• Active commitment to your own clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, mental health assessments, trauma screenings, and human trafficking screenings.
• Provide individual and group counseling for children navigating displacement, family separation, and acculturation.
• Develop treatment plans and clinical documentation that meet ORR, state licensing, and CCP standards.
• Provide crisis intervention with immediate stabilization and longer‑arc clinical strategy.
• Collaborate with case managers, foster family trainers, educators, and medical staff in case staffing and provider meetings.
• Facilitate foster parent trainings on trauma, attachment, and cultural responsiveness.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Team collaboration

Clinical development mindset

Education

Master’s degree in social work (MSW)

Active Connecticut LMSW (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT also welcome)

Job description

Job Description

At CCP, we don't just care — we act. As one of Connecticut's most highly respected foster care agencies, we've been giving children a new perspective and a solid foundation since 1999, providing a wide range of services to the communities we serve.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) invests in clinicians who are still building. We’re a nonprofit serving children and families across the state, providing transitional foster care for children referred by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Why this is a serious career move:

• Clinical supervision toward independent licensure. If you’re an LMSW working toward LCSW — or pursuing LPC or LMFT — CRIS clinical work is among the more substantive environments in Connecticut to log meaningful hours. Trauma-informed assessment, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, every week.
• Leadership development. Workshops, advanced trainings, and thought‑leadership opportunities. Lunch & Learn sessions with internal and external experts.
• Recognition and voice. Recognition awards for achievements of all sizes. Culture committees that give team members a hand in organizational direction.
• Sustainable benefits. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; quarterly wellness experiences; Summer Fridays.

This is a role for clinicians who want their next two years to count.

What You'll Do

• Conduct intakes, mental health assessments, trauma screenings, and human trafficking screenings — building diagnostic and clinical judgment that few generalist roles offer
• Provide individual and group counseling for children navigating displacement, family separation, and acculturation
• Develop treatment plans and clinical documentation that meet ORR, state licensing, and CCP standards
• Provide crisis intervention with both immediate stabilization and longer‑arc clinical strategy
• Collaborate with case managers, foster family trainers, educators, and medical staff in case staffing and provider meetings
• Facilitate foster parent trainings on trauma, attachment, and cultural responsiveness
• Participate in ongoing internal and external clinical training

What You'll Bring To The Table

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), psychology, sociology, or another clinical behavioral science
• Active Connecticut LMSW (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT also welcome)
• At least 2 years of postgraduate direct service experience with children or adolescents
• Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/Portuguese
• Active commitment to your own clinical development

Preferred:

• Currently working toward LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Previous experience with immigrant populations, unaccompanied minors, or refugee children
• Background in trauma-informed care, attachment-based interventions, or crisis work

Position Details

Location: On-site, New Haven, CT

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Compensation: $70,000 – $74,970 annually

Children’s Community Programs is a nonprofit organization and does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Candidates relocating independently are welcome to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.

Each year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real‑world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.

We believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.

Company Description

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping childre