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.
Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry, Mood Disorders
Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT
Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem
Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT
Milieu Counselor in a mental health setting
Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT
Mental Health Milieu Counselor - Adult Unit
Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT
Behavioral Health Clinician - Middletown Site
Moses/Weitzman Health SystemMiddletown, CT
Behavioral Health Clinician School Based - Maloney High School
Moses/Weitzman Health SystemMeriden, CT
Outpatient Therapist - Middletown CT
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverMiddletown, CT
Military Family Life Counselor
Federal GuardianNew London, CT
Mental Health Milieu Counselor
Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT
Residential STTAR Home Therapist
Confidential EmployerWest Hartford, CT
Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverStamford, CT
Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverWest Hartford, 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 35% 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 Thriveworks, Yale New Haven Health, Moses/Weitzman Health System, UHS, 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
Community Health Resources60 open roles here · WLB 66/100
- Moses/Weitzman Health System22 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Yale New Haven Health15 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Gotham Enterprises14 open roles here · WLB 97/100
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