Outpatient Therapist: Child Outpatient- Fee For Service- 7371
Listed compensation
$45/hr
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Job Description
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JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fee For Service
SCHEDULED HOURS: Varies, evenings
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child Outpatient, Willimantic, CT
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Child & Family Outpatient Services
Psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation and treatment is provided to children, adolescents and families. Services are available in our East Hartford, Enfield, Mansfield, Manchester and Bloomfield locations. Saturday hours are available at the Manchester location (9-2).
Our child and adolescent offices are designated as Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky, and offer integrated behavioral health services. Individual, family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are available.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
- Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
- Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
- Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
- Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
- Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
- In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
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*
$45.00/hr
*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides clinical assessments, risk evaluations, and person-centered treatment interventions for children, adolescents, and families. They are responsible for maintaining accurate client records, collaborating with service providers, and participating in crisis intervention and team meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist: Child Outpatient- Fee For Service- 7371 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 Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 18% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k | Mental Health Therapy median $81k (middle half $45k–$118k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 159 active | 7,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% remote · 18% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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