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Hartford, Connecticut

Primary Therapist, Social Worker - Per Diem

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$27.35-$48.15/hr

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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

Clinical documentationCrisis interventionPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationAftercare planningMental health counseling

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Connecticut97 active6,583 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 15% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
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

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.