Counselor Jobs in Connecticut
Across 237 live Counselor listings in Connecticut, median advertised pay is $70K (75th percentile $92K), based on the 165 that state a salary; Connecticut ranks 39th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Community Health Resources (60), Moses/Weitzman Health System (22), Yale New Haven Health (15).
237+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 9, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 165 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Behavioral Health Clinician I - MDFTR - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
Behavioral Health Clinician - Stamford/Norwalk
Moses / Weitzman Health SystemStamford, CT
Bilingual Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Middletown
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Bilingual Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Middletown
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Virtual Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Outpatient Therapist: Adult Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite!- 7192
Community Health ResourcesManchester, CT
Mental Health Associate Therapist
Discovery Behavioral HealthStamford, CT
Therapist: Brook House - 7169
Community Health ResourcesEnfield, CT
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
MAT Counselor: Sign on Bonus up to $5,000!
Root Center For Advanced RecoveryMiddletown, CT
PHP/IOP Counselor(Evenings: 2:00PM-10:00PM) Sign On Bonus!
Root Center For Advanced RecoveryHartford, CT
Therapist: Pathways OTP- 7149
Community Health ResourcesEnfield, CT
Therapist: Mills House- 7137
Community Health ResourcesWindsor, CT
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Counselor Pay in Connecticut: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Connecticut today, then Connecticut against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 237
- Live median
- $70k
- 75th $92k · n=165
- 12-mo median
- $71k
- Pay rank
- #39 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #31
- 12-mo postings
- 670
Counselor roles in Connecticut advertise $5k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $108k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CT | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $71k | — | 5.6/10 | 670 |
| Wyoming#1 | $108k | +$37k | 6.0/10 | 53 |
| Vermont#2 | $101k | +$29k | 6.0/10 | 92 |
| Nevada#3 | $95k | +$24k | 5.7/10 | 207 |
| Hawaii#4 | $95k | +$24k | 6.3/10 | 115 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $87k | +$16k | 6.0/10 | 351 |
| Massachusettsborders | $73k | +$2k | 5.3/10 | 1551 |
| New Yorkborders | $70k | −$1k | 5.2/10 | 2438 |
“borders” = shares a border with Connecticut; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 9, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Community Health Resources (60), Moses/Weitzman Health System (22), Yale New Haven Health (15)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment (of 237 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Connecticut.
How much do counselors earn in Connecticut?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?
Yes — about 25% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 85% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Connecticut right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Community Health Resources, Gotham Enterprises, Confidential Employer, Root Center For Advanced Recovery, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in Connecticut are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 237 counselors positions in Connecticut listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Connecticut
- Moses/Weitzman Health System22 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Yale New Haven Health15 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Thriveworks8 open roles here · WLB 98/100
- Root Center for Advanced Recovery7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- UCFS Healthcare7 open roles here · WLB 63/100
BHcare6 open roles here · WLB 52/100