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Willimantic, Connecticut

Therapist: Roots to Recovery- 6900

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61K

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, CT

PC#: 2591

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Roots to Recovery

Roots to Recovery: A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills.

There are 14 beds and it is a 90 day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program. Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Therapist

Position Highlights

  • Flexible schedule
  • No on-call requirement
  • Manageable productivity requirements
  • Small caseload
  • Clinical supervision provided towards licensure
  • Supportive and collaborative staff and leadership
  • Earn CEU’s through an array of free internal trainings

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 or Master’s Degree in related mental health field eligible for 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?

Award-Winning Workplace

  • Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

  • Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

  • Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

  • Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
  • Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

  • FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
  • Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
  • Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

  • Annual wellness stipend.
  • FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
  • Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
  • Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

  • Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
  • Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

  • Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

  • Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation Range*

$61,252.26 minimum, and up dependent upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

(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.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model, including conducting clinical and risk assessments and collaborating with individuals to create person-centered treatment plans. Responsibilities also involve developing discharge plans, maintaining relationships with service providers, providing crisis intervention, and maintaining client and staff records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentRisk AssessmentTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningRecord KeepingClient TransportationMilieu ParticipationCo-occurring Disorders ManagementMethadone Maintenance Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist: Roots to Recovery- 6900 at Community Health Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,459 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Community Health Resources ranks #8 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut158 active7,553 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentConnecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 29% offer loan repayment236 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,576 in the last 30 days1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Community Health Resources#8 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Community Health Resources

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (including birthday off)
403b Retirement Plan
Competitive Insurance Premiums
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
FREE Clinical Training Series
Annual Wellness Stipend
FREE Calm App Subscription

Living in Willimantic

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
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.

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