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Bristol, Connecticut

Fee-For-Service Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Services Clinician

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

Position Summary

The Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Services (IIBHS) Clinician provides assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services for children ages 4 through 24. The Clinician will foster positive working relationships with clients, families, providers, educators and outside key stakeholders. This position will implement service delivery in accordance to model standards and utilize a strength based-solution focused model of care.

Education and Experience/Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Social Work.
  • Or Doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions

Must be licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW, a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin employment.

LOCATION: Statewide

SCHEDULE: Full-Time Flexible Schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations, crisis and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology, and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols.

Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations where applicable.

Provides clinical services in community settings outside of the office (e. g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions) and other community locations as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.

  • Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program.
  • Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers.
  • Attends any required meetings and trainings/ quarterly meetings.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
  • Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy and contractor requirements.
  • Attends and is prepared for scheduled team supervision and weekly rounds if applicable.
  • Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician provides assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services for children and young adults in community settings. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with families, educators, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a Doctoral degree in Psychology. Licensure or license eligibility as an LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or Psychologist is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPsychotherapyTreatment planningDiagnostic formulationDSM-5Evidence-based practiceClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCultural competenceTriage

Counselor Career Context

Wheeler ranks #21 of 24 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut157 active7,840 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 30% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,571 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Wheeler#21 of 24 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,895 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bristol

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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