Pays $63K - $85K — Psychologist market median is ~$74k (300 jobs)
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Adult and/or Pediatric)
About the Role
Outpatient behavioral health. $63K-$85K. Loan forgiveness eligible. Full-time or part-time. See 30 clients weekly. Help adults and kids.
Join CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Adult and/or Pediatric) in Connecticut. CT Institute for Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health is seeking Full-time, Part-time or FFS (Fee-for Service) CT licensed behavioral health / mental health counselors / clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide outpatient behavioral health services to our adult and/or pediatric clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess immediate safety concerns, including high risk clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide, and domestic violence.
- Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, collaboratively, with the client and family.
- Provide referrals and linkages to additional services such as psychiatric referrals, medication management, medical, and other services as appropriate.
Requirements
- Must hold current CT LCSW, LMFT, or LPC License issued by DPH.
- 1-3+ years’ experience, preferred.
- Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
- LMSWs and/or LPCAs who need to complete clinical hours will be considered; subject to an applicable salary range and commensurate upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $63K - $85K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES in Connecticut.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
In Connecticut, Psychologist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 23 listings, vs ~$123k nationally (2,756 listings).
Connecticut's cost-of-living index is 124.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state — Connecticut ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Adult and/or Pediatric) at CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Psychologist roles.
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