Primary Therapist, Social Worker - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$27.35-$48.15/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital a leader in Behavioral Health Care has an amazing opportunity for a Primary Therapist / Social Worker who has a desire to provide a comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients.
The Primary Therapist serves as the driver of a collaborative, interdisciplinary process which coordinates, monitors, and plans behavioral health care services to meet the individual needs of our patients. The Primary Therapist incorporates case-management functions into the daily activities by acting as a resource for the entire care delivery team, patients, and their families, by monitoring, evaluating, and integrating direct clinical and supportive services.
What Will You Do
- Completes appropriate documentation for intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge.
- Collaborates with clinical program staff to ensure appropriate treatment options are explored.
- Establishes relationships with patients and families to set reasonable expectations for their care.
- Completes all aftercare referrals and collaborates with outside agencies as needed.
- Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
Requirements
Education: master’s degree in behavioral health field from an accredited college or university required
CT licensure in appropriate professional designation preferred, i. e. Licensed Master Social worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
Previous behavioral health experience or internship work preferred
Highlights
- PER DIEM, Weekend availability required
- Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team.
- Engaged leadership.
Compensation and Benefits
At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.
Pay Range: $27.35 - $48.15
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. Including Inpatient Adult Services, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Services, Outpatient Services
We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy, and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist coordinates, monitors, and plans behavioral health care services while acting as a resource for the interdisciplinary care team. They are responsible for completing intake documentation, treatment planning, and facilitating aftercare referrals for patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 15% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Connecticut | 97 active | 6,583 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 15% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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