Therapist: Pathways OTP: 7407
Listed compensation
$61k-$92k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
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JOB TITLE: Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 5:30AM-2:30PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Pathways OTP, Putnam
PC#: 2189
About the Program: Pathways OTP
Pathways is an accredited Opiate Treatment Program that provides MAT (primarily methadone), individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, individualized treatment planning, recovery coaching, and ongoing assessment and referrals.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Therapist
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
- Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
- Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
- Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
- Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
- Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
- In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
Experience
Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LADC and Bilingual strongly encourage to apply. LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required
Why Join CHR?
Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)
Compensation*
$61,252.26 minimum - $91,877.14 maximum
*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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
The therapist provides clinical assessments, develops person-centered treatment plans, and delivers individual and group counseling interventions. They also manage crisis situations, maintain client records, and collaborate with family members and other service providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist: Pathways OTP: 7407 at Community Health Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Community Health Resources ranks #5 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 156 active | 7,576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 29% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,475 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Community Health Resources | #5 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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