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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

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237 jobs

These 165 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Community Health Resources logo

Crisis Therapist: Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services–Per Diem-7376

Community Health ResourcesMiddletown, CT

Counselor
$30 per hour
2w ago
Community Health Resources logo

Crisis Therapist: Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services–Per Diem-7377

Community Health ResourcesManchester, CT

Counselor
$30 per hour
2w ago
Charlie Health Clinical logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Charlie Health ClinicalRemote

Counselor
$75,000-$85,000
2w ago
Solara Autism Services logo

Behavior Therapists PT Fairfield County

Solara Autism ServicesWaterbury, CT

Counselor
$20-$27 per hour
2w ago
Charlie Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Charlie HealthStamford, CT

Counselor
$75,000-$85,000
2w ago
Moses/Weitzman Health System logo

School Based Behavioral Health Clinician - East Haven High School

Moses/Weitzman Health SystemEast Haven, CT

Counselor
$51,000-$86,000
2w ago
Ellie Mental Health - 158 logo

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Norwalk

Ellie Mental Health - 158Norwalk, CT

Counselor
$65,000-$90,000
2w ago
Hybrid
UnitedHealth Group logo

Outpatient Therapist - Waterbury CT

UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverWaterbury, CT

Counselor
$69,000-$104,000
2w ago
AFCAMP Family Empowerment Center logo

Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time Counselor

AFCAMP Family Empowerment CenterHartford, CT

Counselor
$47,000
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - General Adult

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Children's Crisis Intervention Center Milieu Counselor

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor Adolescent Psychiatry

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
3w ago
Oak Hill/Gilead logo

Gilead - THERAPIST

Oak Hill/GileadMeriden, CT, US

Counselor
$32.28-$40.85 per hour
3w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Pt Financial Access Counselor - In Patient

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services logo

Bilingual Outpatient Therapist-**$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

Klingberg Comprehensive Program ServicesNew Britain, CT

Counselor
$58,000-$68,000
3w ago
Hybrid

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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.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Connecticut compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs CTWLBPostings (12 mo)
Connecticut (this page)$71k—5.6/10670
Wyoming#1$108k+$37k6.0/1053
Vermont#2$101k+$29k6.0/1092
Nevada#3$95k+$24k5.7/10207
Hawaii#4$95k+$24k6.3/10115
Rhode Islandborders$87k+$16k6.0/10351
Massachusettsborders$73k+$2k5.3/101551
New Yorkborders$70k−$1k5.2/102438

“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 15% 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. 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, Community Health Resources, Charlie Health Clinical, 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 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.