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Manchester, Connecticut

Licensed Outpatient Therapist: Adult Outpatient Program- 7329

CounselorNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$88k

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Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Licensed Outpatient Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

Scheduled Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, one evening 11:30am-8pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Adult Outpatient Program, Manchester, CT

PC#: 1566

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Adult Outpatient Program

The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.

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 Range*

$59,197.01 min- $87,713.18 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, risk evaluations, and individualized treatment plans for adults in an outpatient setting. They also conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions while maintaining accurate client records and participating in team consultations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRisk assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionIndividual therapyCouples therapyGroup therapySubstance abuse counselingPsychiatric evaluationDischarge planningCase documentationTrauma-informed careMental health counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Outpatient Therapist: Adult Outpatient Program- 7329 at Community Health Resources a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,038 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Community Health Resources ranks #11 of 19 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, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
19%
CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,038 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,066/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 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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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off (including birthday)
403b Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Competitive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, home and auto
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Exclusive tuition discounts at local colleges/universities
FREE robust training curriculum
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring