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Manchester, Connecticut

Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy- 6940

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $20/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

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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#: 2166

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

Bilingual Outreach Therapist; Learn More About The Position

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

Provides case management and clinical support to adolescents and their families through the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy model. Collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate services, conduct crisis interventions, and maintain accurate documentation of all client interactions.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use counselingMental health supportTrauma-informed careIndividual therapyUrinalysis testingCommunity outreach

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy- 6940 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 7,932 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,932 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42kMental Health Therapy median $81k (middle half $45k–$118k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA 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.

Top Counselor Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 23 employers
13
<$75k
8
$75k-95k
3
$95k-115k
11
$115k-135k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
CME allowance
18%
PSLF eligible
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$123k-$141k
#2

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$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Community Health Resources

Mental Health Care
Windsor, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
403b Retirement Plan
Competitive insurance premiums
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment assistance
Clinical training series
Annual wellness stipend
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$338k
Typical market rent
$2,065/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.