Behavioral Health Counselor - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri at Community Mental Health Affiliates a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

This Behavioral Health position at Community Mental Health Affiliates is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

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.

This position is based in New Britain, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Outpatient Assessment, Clinical Treatment, Intake Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Evidence Based Practices, Crisis Response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor actively participates in a multidisciplinary team providing outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to diverse populations presenting with significant behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive intake assessments, developi...

Benefits package: Salary starts at $24/hour, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b) with CMHA matching after 1 year, 11 observed holidays, 3 Wellbeing days off, 2 personal days, Up to 24 days PTO, Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year's. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.