Clinical Therapist (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA)
Listed compensation
$60k–$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: GEN Putnam - Putnam, CT 06260
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health CareClinical Therapist (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA) Are you a licensed Clinical Therapist looking to make a genuine difference? Join our team at Generations Family Health Center! Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a 37-town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral healthcare, as well as care coordination and community outreach
- Location: Putnam, CT (Behavioral Health Department) Generations offers attractive and competitive compensation, along with an excellent, comprehensive benefits package
Based on a full-time schedule: Salary Scale: $60,000+ (Master’s Level) $70,000+ (LCSW/LMFT/LPC) Bilingual Stipend for Spanish or Haitian Creole fluency (upon passing proficiency assessment) Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Work from home available upon discussion
- Five weeks paid time off
- Nine paid holidays
- Loan repayment eligibility through HRSA
- 32.5 clinical hours, 7.5 administrative hours per week
- 32 CME hours annually with $1,500 in CME funds and $1,000 in professional development funds
- Collaboration with Medication Management professionals (psychiatrist & psychiatric nurse practitioners)
- Consistent supervisory meetings with Clinical Supervisor
- Partner with Medical Department on patient care
- Opportunities to supervise clinician interns
- Minimal on-call with stipend
- Malpractice coverage provided
- Opportunities to develop and facilitate therapy groups
- Support staff for scheduling and referral coordination
- Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of the BH Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist will conduct clinical evaluations and assessments, diagnose and provide treatment for patients. Job Duties: Conducts individual, group, family and/or couples therapy sessions for patients across the lifespan in accordance with accepted American Psychiatric Association guidelines for treatment techniques and therapies. Develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting with behavioral health needs. Provides multi-disciplinary approach to treatment plan, coordinating with medical providers and/ or other behavioral health clinicians. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment program accordingly. Coordinates care of patient with referring physician or agencies. Documents all therapies, according to established protocols. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Participates in professional development and maintains required continuing education hours for licensing. Maintains patient confidentiality and documents case records on all contacts regarding patient. Qualifications
Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or related human service field, and experience working with individuals, couples and families. Licensed candidates preferred (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA). Innovative self-starter and strong organizational skills desired.
Experience with Substance Use Treatment is preferred but not a requirement. Experience with patients across the lifespan, including under 18, preferred. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred based on patient population.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter for consideration by applying directly online.
Rewarding Careers Page: paycomonline.net Generations Family Health Center, Inc., ATTN: Human Resources 40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948 FAX: (860) 456-1293 EMAIL: hr@genhealth.org Closing Date: Candidate screening will begin immediately. Open until filled.
Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment. EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Therapist will conduct clinical evaluations, diagnose patients, and provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy. They will also coordinate care with medical providers and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related human service field. Professional licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFTA, or LPCA is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA) at GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER a 7.3 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 7,932 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Generations Family Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 9 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.3 / 10 · top 25% 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 | remote | peers: 50% remote · 26% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | 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 |
| Generations Family Health Center | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
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