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Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

Counselor Jobs in Connecticut with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

231+ positions available

231+ Counselor Jobs in Connecticut Available Now

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231 jobs

These 131 roles pay ~$66k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Newport Healthcare logo

Associate Therapist

Newport HealthcareSeymour, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Liberation Programs logo

Behavioral Health Clinician- PROUD Project, Bridgeport

Liberation ProgramsBridgeport, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Solara Autism Services logo

Behavior Therapists PT Fairfield County

Solara Autism ServicesNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$20-$27 per hour
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Outpatient Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist * Certified Hand Therapist *

Yale New Haven HealthBridgeport, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hartford Hospital logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Dept of Medicine Addiction Services

Hartford HospitalHartford, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
UHS logo

THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHSNorth Stonington, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Primary Therapist, OCD

Newport HealthcareStamford, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry, Mood Disorders

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Associate Therapist

Newport HealthcareBethlehem, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Primary Therapist

Newport HealthcareBethlehem, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-Licensed)

Newport HealthcareSeymour, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor Adolescent Psychiatry

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor in a mental health setting

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - Children's ED - FT - Evenings, Weekend Requirements

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Mental Health Milieu Counselor - Adult Unit

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Stamford Health logo

Genetic Counselor, Women's Specialty Center

Stamford HealthStamford, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Pyramid Healthcare logo

Clinical Licensed Art Therapist (Part Time)

Pyramid HealthcareNorwalk, CT

Counselor
$55-$75 per hour
30+ days ago
Moses/Weitzman Health System logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Middletown Site

Moses/Weitzman Health SystemMiddletown, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago

How Connecticut Compares for Counselor Pay

Connecticut against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$79k
Pay rank
#20 of 51
Work-life balance
5.6/10 · #41
Open listings
129

Counselor roles in Connecticut advertise $4k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $112k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Connecticut compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CTWLBListings
Connecticut (this page)$79k—5.6/10129
Louisiana#1$112k+$33k5.5/1072
Wyoming#2$109k+$29k6.8/1018
Hawaii#3$99k+$19k6.9/1018
Alaska#4$98k+$19k5.4/1034
Rhode Islandborders$87k+$8k6.3/1069
Massachusettsborders$75k−$5k5.6/10369
New Yorkborders$70k−$10k5.5/10544

“borders” = shares a border with Connecticut; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Connecticut: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Connecticut offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in connecticut. With 231+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Connecticut on this page have an average score of 3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in connecticut include Yale New Haven Health, Newport Healthcare, Liberation Programs, Solara Autism Services, and more. Positions span counselor jobs connecticut. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in connecticut, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $102K. This data is derived from 13,888+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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 counselors jobs available?

Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors 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. 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 Yale New Haven Health, Newport Healthcare, Liberation Programs, Solara Autism Services, 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 231 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.