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Enfield, Connecticut

Therapist: Brook House - 7169

Counselor / TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $54K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 35 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 11:00AM-6:00PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Brook House, Enfield, CT

PC#: 1124

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Brook House

A community-based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

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?

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

  • 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*

Starting at $54,039/yr minimum, and up commensurate 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 clinical assessments, risk evaluations, and individualized treatment interventions for youth in a residential setting. They also collaborate with families and service providers while maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in team supervision.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRisk assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma-informed careMental health counselingBehavioral interventionDischarge planningDocumentationCollaborationMilieu therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist: Brook House - 7169 at Community Health Resources a 6.6 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 7,932 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 #10 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.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,932 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 Connecticut157 active7,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentConnecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,426 in the last 30 days1,524 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
Community Health Resources#10 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,932 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,932 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Resources

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Windsor, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Birthday day off
403b Retirement Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment assistance
Wellness stipend
Calm app subscription

Living in Enfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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