Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) Bridgeport/Norwalk
Listed compensation
$65K
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Job Description
- Job Location: Roscommon Inc - Middletown, CT 06457
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
- Job Shift: First Shift
- Position: Therapist Program: CTPSB (Forensic Program)
- Location: Statewide Salary: $65,000/year
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift
Monday-Friday Program Summary: CENTER FOR TREATMENT OF PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIOR (CTPSB) provides treatment services to individuals with problematic sexual behavior. These treatment services help clients to identify triggers, manage risk factors, learn socially acceptable behaviors, and set positive future goals so they do not reoffend.
Position Summary
The Therapist will work in a collaborative fashion with other CTPSB Therapists to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals with a history of problem sexual behavior. The Therapist will provide direct services to individuals on their caseload. Working within Adult Services, the Therapist works with CTPSB program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients in the community.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in counseling or social work field Must be eligible for licensure as LMSW, LPCA, MFTA or higher 2 years of related experience in the field of social work and/or behavioral health Valid Connecticut driver’s license Regular and predictable attendance is required Orientation: If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment 12 paid holidays The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit theconnectioninc.org. Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide comprehensive outpatient treatment to individuals with a history of problematic sexual behavior. They will work collaboratively with program staff to help clients identify triggers, manage risk factors, and develop socially acceptable behaviors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or social work and be eligible for licensure as an LMSW, LPCA, or MFTA. A minimum of two years of related experience in social work or behavioral health and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) Bridgeport/Norwalk at Confidential Employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,932 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #11 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,932 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 157 active | 7,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,426 in the last 30 days | 1,524 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #11 of 21 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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- No weekends
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About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Middletown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $387k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,962/mo≈ 36% 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.