Outpatient Therapist

NAFI Connecticut / Rhode Island / New York; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision coverage

403b retirement plan matching

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NAFI Connecticut seeks a dedicated Therapist to join our Outpatient Clinic. You will provide traditional outpatient therapy while specializing in PCIT for young children (ages 2–7) and collaborate closely with families to improve communication and behavior.

The role offers clinical growth, program development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO and retirement planning. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $66,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• License eligible for applicable clinical licenses (LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPCA).

Responsibilities

• Provide dual-focus care by balancing a general outpatient caseload with PCIT-specific cases.
• Partner with individuals, young children, and families to strengthen relationships and manage behaviors.
• Deliver evidence-based PCIT techniques to support children with tantrums, aggression, or emotional regulation difficulties.
• Participate in program development and evolution of outpatient clinic services.

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

License Eligible (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCA, LMFT -A)

Job description

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 CT's Outpatient Clinic is actively seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our team! This unique, split role offers the opportunity to provide traditional outpatient therapy while becoming a specialized practitioner in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)—an evidence-based treatment for young children (ages 2–7) experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative family care, and program development, this role offers a powerful pathway to make a meaningful community impact.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide Dual-Focus Care: Balance a clinical caseload splitting time between general outpatient therapy and specialized PCIT cases
• Empower Families: Partner closely with individuals, young children, and their families to strengthen relationships, manage behaviors, and achieve therapeutic goals
• Deliver Evidence-Based Treatment: Use specialized PCIT techniques to support children struggling with frequent tantrums, aggression, defiance, or emotional regulation difficulties
• Drive Innovation: Active participation in program development and the evolution of our outpatient clinic services

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 more!

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or related field
• License Eligible (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCA, LMFT -A)

Salary/Hourly Rate: $60,000 - $66,000 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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