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.
235+ positions available
235+ Counselor Jobs in Connecticut Available Now
These 130 roles pay ~$67k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time, Weekends!- 6627
Community Health ResourcesEnfield, CT
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time- 6628
Community Health ResourcesEnfield, CT
Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Eastern Region
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - LCSW, LPC or LMFT
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverNew Britain, CT
Outpatient Therapist: Adult Outpatient Program- 7255
Community Health ResourcesEnfield, CT
Outreach Therapist: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 7623
Community Health ResourcesManchester, CT
Outreach Therapist: Intimate Partner Violence - Part-Time - 7214
Community Health ResourcesHartford, CT
Outreach Therapist: Intimate Partner Violence - 7211
Community Health ResourcesHartford, CT
Outreach Therapist- IICAPS- 6141
Community Health ResourcesManchester, CT
Lead Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Bridgeport/Norwalk
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Lead Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Bridgeport/Norwalk
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Rehabilitation Counselor - Primetime House
Confidential EmployerTorrington, CT
Rehabilitation Counselor - Primetime House
Confidential EmployerTorrington, CT
Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) Middletown
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) Middletown
Confidential EmployerMiddletown, CT
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.
Counselor roles in Connecticut advertise $8k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $106k.
| State | Median pay | vs CT | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $69k | — | 5.6/10 | 508 |
| Louisiana#1 | $106k | +$37k | 5.3/10 | 284 |
| Mississippi#2 | $101k | +$32k | 5.6/10 | 214 |
| Wyoming#3 | $98k | +$29k | 6.1/10 | 44 |
| Alaska#4 | $96k | +$28k | 5.7/10 | 151 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $85k | +$17k | 6.2/10 | 215 |
| Massachusettsborders | $74k | +$6k | 5.5/10 | 1197 |
| New Yorkborders | $70k | +$1k | 5.6/10 | 1842 |
“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 235+ 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 5.8/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 85% with no weekends, 5% 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 Community Health Resources, Confidential Employer, Wheeler, UnitedHealth Group, 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 $104K, trending up 1.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 56,817+ 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 5% 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 85% with no weekends. 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 Community Health Resources, Confidential Employer, Wheeler, UnitedHealth Group, 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 235 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 Resources52 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Moses/Weitzman Health System32 open roles here · WLB 39/100Gotham Enterprises11 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Yale New Haven Health10 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Newport Healthcare8 open roles here · WLB 66/100Thriveworks8 open roles here · WLB 98/100
- AAspire Living & Learning4 open roles here
Root Center For Advanced Recovery4 open roles here · WLB 75/100