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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.

Moses/Weitzman Health System logo

Behavioral Health Clinician School Based - Maloney High School

Moses/Weitzman Health SystemMeriden, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Lumibility logo

Developmental Therapist

LumibilityWaterford, CT

Counselor
$65,000 - $85,800
30+ days ago
UnitedHealth Group logo

Outpatient Therapist - Middletown CT

UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverMiddletown, CT

Counselor
$69,100 - $103,800
30+ days ago
Windsor Independent Living Association logo

ADL Counselor

Windsor Independent Living AssociationWindsor, CT

Counselor
$18 - $21 per hour
30+ days ago
Wheeler logo

Bilingual Mental Health Counselor-MDFT OUD

WheelerWaterbury, CT

Counselor
$48,000
30+ days ago
Wheeler logo

Mental Health Counselor- MDFT OUD

WheelerWaterbury, CT

Counselor
$48,000
30+ days ago
Federal Guardian logo

Military Family Life Counselor

Federal GuardianNew London, CT

Counselor
$70,000 - $90,000
30+ days ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Mental Health Milieu Counselor

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Wheeler logo

Mental Health Counselor-IICAPS

WheelerHartford, CT

Counselor
Salary: $48,000
30+ days 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
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Lumibility logo

Developmental Therapist

LumibilityNew Britain, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Revere Staffing Partners logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Revere Staffing PartnersHamden, CT

Counselor
$60,000
30+ days ago
Confidential Employer logo

Residential STTAR Home Therapist

Confidential EmployerWest Hartford, CT

Counselor
$60,000 - $75,000
30+ days ago
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverStamford, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverWest Hartford, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverMilford, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverManchester, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverFairfield, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverCheshire, CT

Counselor
$99,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid

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. 40% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

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 7/10, with 40% offering remote work. 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 Thriveworks, Wheeler, Lumibility, Moses/Weitzman Health System, 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?

Yes — about 40% 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 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 Thriveworks, Wheeler, Lumibility, Moses/Weitzman Health System, 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.