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In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families-7402

Addiction CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k-$84k

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Job Description

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Job Title

In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: 8AM-8PM, flexible hours

PROGRAM/LOCATION: MST BSF, Multi-Systemic Therapy-Building Stronger Families, Norwich, CT

PC#: 1839

About the Program

MST-BSF Multi-Systemic Therapy-Building Stronger Families

Are you looking for a flexible position that does not tie you to the office from 9-5 and allows you to directly impact clients’ lives in a meaningful way?

Multisystemic Therapy- Building Stronger Families (MST-BSF) is an evidence-based treatment model, which provides intensive community based treatment to families that have active cases with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to the physical abuse and/or neglect of a child in the family and due to the abuse of or dependence upon marijuana, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, or other substances by at least one caregiver in the family.

MST works with the identified caregiver on their substance use, as well as providing family therapy which addresses the family’s entire social ecology to identify and intervene with contributing factors to child abuse/neglect and parental substance use.

MST-BSF therapists design interventions to assist parents with recovery from substance use disorders and trauma, improve child behaviors and address child trauma, increase family safety and improve relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and allow children to remain in their homes.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

Coordinates all aspects of clinical treatment for assigned clients with behavioral health conditions, utilizing the designated model or intervention per program. May provide assessment, individual, family & group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention to assigned clients. Maintains contact with and consults with key stakeholders and relevant collaborative parties.

Participates as full member of the clinical team and is responsible for maintaining client records.

  • Are looking to make a difference in the lives of at-risk families within an in-home and evidence-based therapy model
  • Enjoy working with the substance use population
  • Prefer a flexible work schedule without being attached to an office from 9-5
  • Enjoy traveling and being out in the community
  • Prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact to allow for best clinical outcomes for each family
  • Are familiar with and enjoy a systemic approach to therapy and doing family work
  • Enjoy collaborating with state and community providers
  • Enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers
  • Enjoy strong supervisory support and feedback
  • Enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to MST-BSF model.
  • Performs home and community based care.
  • Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes.

Participates in rotating after-hours on call schedule for client crises. Most on-call crises are managed by phone and frequency of calls varies by caseload.

  • Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with family members, stakeholders, and other service providers.
  • Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
  • Facilitates delivery of the weekly Social Club recovery support group intervention.
  • Facilitates regular drug testing according to the treatment model.
  • Participates in all MST-BSF training, supervision and consultation activities.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree or higher in related field.

Experience

Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

  • Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
  • Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
  • Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

Compensation*

$55,683.47 minimum - $83,525.31 maximum. $6,000 Sign-on

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist coordinates clinical treatment for assigned clients, providing assessment, family therapy, and crisis intervention within an in-home and community-based setting. They are responsible for maintaining client records, facilitating recovery support groups, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use counselingClinical assessmentTrauma-informed careDocumentationCollaborationParenting support

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$56k–$84kCounselor median $63k (middle half $55k–$69k)217 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Connecticut240 active13,493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$6k sign-onConnecticut Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment240 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings438 in the last 30 days267 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Community Health Resources#10 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families-7402 at Community Health Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 22 employers
12
<$75k
8
$75k-95k
3
$95k-115k
11
$115k-135k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
24%
CME allowance
18%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Resources

Mental Health Care
Windsor, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Wellness Stipend
Calm App Subscription
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off

Living in Norwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,832/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.