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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.

Wheeler logo

Mental Health Counselor- MDFT OUD

WheelerWaterbury, CT

Counselor
$48,000
30+ days ago
BHcare logo

Transitional Counselor

BHcareAnsonia, CT

Counselor
$20-$22 per hour
30+ days ago
BHcare logo

Transitional Counselor

BHcareShelton, CT

Counselor
$20-$22 per hour
30+ days ago
BHcare logo

Transitional Counselor

BHcareBranford, CT

Counselor
$20-$22 per hour
30+ days ago
Day Kimball Healthcare logo

Emergency Mental Health Clinician Job, Per Diem 2nd Shift, Behavioral Health Services

Day Kimball HealthcarePutnam, CT

Counselor
$27-$45 per hour
30+ days ago
Ellie Mental Health - 158 logo

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist LPCA LPC LCSW

Ellie Mental Health - 158Glastonbury, CT

Counselor
$70,000-$90,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Southwest Community Health Center logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Southwest Community Health CenterBridgeport, CT

Counselor
$63,000–$70,000
30+ days ago
Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services logo

Therapist, Extended Day Treatment - **$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS! **

Klingberg Comprehensive Program ServicesNew Britain, CT

Counselor
$55,000-$65,000
30+ days ago
Moses/Weitzman Health System logo

Behavioral Health Clinician School Based - Bethel Middle School

Moses/Weitzman Health SystemBethel, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-licensed)

Newport HealthcareBethlehem, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Community Health Resources logo

Therapist: REST Center-Part time- 7234

Community Health ResourcesWindham, CT

Counselor
$61,000-$92,000
Community Health Resources logo

Therapist: REST Center-Part time- 7235

Community Health ResourcesWindham, CT

Counselor
$61,000-$92,000
Community Health Resources logo

Therapist: REST Center-Part time- 7236

Community Health ResourcesWindham, CT

Counselor
$61,000-$92,000
LifeBridge Community Services logo

Art Therapist

LifeBridge Community ServicesBridgeport, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
TheraCare Connecticut logo

Developmental Therapist (Bilingual Spanish)

TheraCare ConnecticutEmployer score · SilverStamford, CT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed

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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 10% 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 BHcare, Community Health Resources, Moses/Weitzman Health System, Yale New Haven Health, 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.