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Manchester, Connecticut

Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy- 7013

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No weekendsFull-Time

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Starting at $20/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE:                            Therapist Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday 9AM-8PM, flexible 

PROGRAM/LOCATION:     MultiDimensional Family Therapy, Manchester, CT *this is a community based position

PC#:                                       2167

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MultiDimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)

Come join a reflective and collaborative team that nurtures the growth of each other to provide excellent clinical care to teens and their families.

MDFT is a family-focused treatment that transforms young lives and sets the course for a better future. We provide intensive in-home and in-office family, individual, and parent therapy for adolescents struggling with at risk behaviors such as substance misuse, behavioral problems, and family conflict.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Therapist Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides case management support to clients and their families in person, over the phone, through use of text messaging and in the community.
  • Understands MDFT model and uses concepts when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms and their recovery.
  • Collaborates with MDFT therapists, supervisor and other relevant clinical team members to coordinate and deliver services to clients. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist or supervisor in the event that clinical or crisis intervention is needed.
  • Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
  • Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes whenever possible.
  • Demonstrates competency in topics of substance use and recovery, mental health, child development, and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
  • Ensures that urinalyses are completed as required by model.
  • Responsible for documenting all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments according to agency and model standards.
  • Attends all program and MDFT required meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services required.

Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in a substance use setting preferred. Demonstrated orientation toward serving people with substance use and/or mental health issues in their community required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

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*

Starting at $20.30/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. 

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, 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

Provide case management and clinical support to adolescents and families struggling with substance misuse and behavioral problems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver intensive in-home and in-office therapy and maintain detailed service documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationTrauma-Sensitive CareSubstance Use RecoveryMental Health Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy- 7013 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 7,850 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Community Health Resources ranks #4 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k 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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Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

  • No weekends

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$2,066/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Health Resources

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Windsor, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
Birthday day off
403b Retirement Plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pet insurance discount
Auto insurance discount