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Outpatient Therapist: Child & Family Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite!- 7286

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$58k-$86k

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Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30AM-5PM, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:30AM-8PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child & Family Outpatient Program, East Hartford, CT

PC#: 2043

*This is an approved HRSA/NHSC loan repayment worksite! *

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: East Hartford Outpatient

This position would work with a young adult population as part of CHR's Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) located in East Hartford. This program is designed to support adults ages 18-25 experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma related challenges who would benefit from a more structured and intensive treatment model. Typical days vary as there is the possibility to work with clients individually, in a group setting, or IOP.

East Hartford Outpatient (EHOP) therapists have the unique opportunity to provide therapy to adults, children and families. Therapists see clients in person and through telehealth for diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy sessions. Opportunities for case consultation, supervision, training and professional growth are provided

Position Highlights

  • HRSA/NHSC Eligible location! (subject to change)
  • All staff are required to work one evening a week (until 8PM) and attend one morning staff meeting a week.
  • Perfect opportunity to hone and diversify clinical skills.
  • Opportunity for productivity bonuses!
  • Challenge skills with dynamic work days.
  • Strongly supported team environment

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. 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*

$57,506.80 min- $86,023.39 max

*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, positions less than 40 hours 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 clinical assessments, develops person-centered treatment plans, and delivers individual and family therapy in both office and telehealth settings. They also participate in crisis intervention, team meetings, and maintain accurate clinical records according to agency policy.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentIndividual therapyRisk assessmentCase managementTrauma-informed careMental health counselingSubstance use disorder treatmentDocumentationCollaborationDiagnostic assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist: Child & Family Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite!- 7286 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 8,100 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Community Health Resources ranks #7 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
CME allowance
34%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in East Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$323k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,619/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Community Health Resources

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Windsor, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off (including birthday)
403b Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Wellness Program (annual stipend, Calm app, EAP)
Productivity Bonuses
HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible