Clinician - Bilingual (Spanish) chez Family Connections, Inc.

Join Our Team as a Creative Arts Therapist / Clinician (Dreams Program)

Location: Northern New Jersey
Salary: $58,000 – $60,000
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

About Family Connections

At Family Connections, we believe in transforming lives through connection, creativity, and compassion. For over 140 years, we’ve been a trusted nonprofit organization helping children, families, and communities across Northern New Jersey heal, grow, and thrive.

Join a team that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and balance — where your passion for helping others meets professional growth and wellness.

What You’ll Do

As a Creative Arts Therapist / Clinician, you’ll bring empathy, creativity, and clinical skill to each session. You will:

• Conduct intakes and assessments to understand each client’s needs and strengths.

• Develop collaborative treatment plans focused on healing, resilience, and empowerment.

• Lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based and creative approaches.

• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.

• Maintain strong partnerships with schools, courts, and community agencies.

• Complete documentation and treatment updates using our Electronic Health Record system.

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to continue learning and growing.

Who You Are

You’re passionate about supporting others and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You bring:

• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

• Active NJ licensure or certification (LSW, LAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).

• At least 2 years of mental health experience, preferably working with diverse, urban populations.

• Creative Arts Therapy experience and/or coursework.

• Experience working with individuals and families affected by domestic violence (preferred).

• Strong ability to build trust, set healthy boundaries, and engage clients through creativity and compassion.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

At Family Connections, we care deeply about our people — the clients we serve and the staff who make our mission possible. You’ll enjoy:

💡 Wellness & Balance

• Summer Wellness Fridays

• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days + 12 holidays)

• Flexible scheduling and supportive supervision

💼 Benefits That Work for You

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability & AD&D

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match

• Tuition discounts through Capella University partnership

• Professional development and training assistance

💛 Culture That Cares

• Inclusive, collaborative, and creative environment

• Opportunities to innovate and grow

• Dedicated to equity, inclusion, and meaningful work

Join Us

If you’re a compassionate professional who believes in the power of creativity to heal, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and bring your passion for helping others to Family Connections — where every day, your work truly makes a difference.

Family Connections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.