Counselor, Residential: Sign-On Bonus up to $4,000!

2 days ago
ConnecticutSalary Range: $67,000 - $77,000Full TimeCounselorPSLF Eligible
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Root Center For Advanced Recovery as a Residential Counselor – Sign-On Bonus up to $4,000 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
  • with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
  • Voluntary Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery

Requirements

  • Employees would be entitled to a stipend if mandated.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: Counselor I Salary Range: $67,000 - $77,000... Counselor II Salary Range: $55,000 - $66,000
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 20 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $2,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Root Center For Advanced Recovery in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health ServicesSubstance Abuse TreatmentIndividual CounselingGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementClinical DocumentationRelapse PreventionPatient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary Collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor, Residential: Sign-On Bonus up to $4,000! position at Root Center For Advanced Recovery includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Root Center For Advanced Recovery is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Root Center For Advanced Recovery lists compensation for this counselor position at $55k to $77k annually.

This is approximately 31% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($55k–$77k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive behavioral health services to residential patients through assessments, individualized treatment plans, and both individual and group counseling. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and advocate for their needs within and outside the facility.

Benefits package: 4 weeks PTO, 3 paid training days, 13 paid holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Root Center For Advanced Recovery

Hospitals and Health Care
Manchester, Connecticut
2-5

Benefits & Perks

4 weeks PTO
3 paid training days
13 paid holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago