IICAPS Counselor- IICAPS- 7396
Listed compensation
$19.28-$26.97/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
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JOB TITLE: IICAPS Counselor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Scheduled Hours
Monday-Friday; Day Shift, flexible scheduling
PROGRAM/LOCATION: IICAPS, Manchester, CT
PC#: 1408
About the Program
Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS)
Provides comprehensive community-based clinical, case management, and case coordination services for children and adolescents aged 3 to 18, who have a history of or at risk of hospitalization. The goals of IICAPS include stabilizing and maintaining children in their homes and communities, developing strength-based comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, and improving the child's relationships within his or her school, family, and community.
ABOUT THE POSITION: IICAPS Counselor
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists team member in conducting client intake information, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and releases of information.
- Informs clients and their families’ requirements for program completion.
- Informs clients of their rights and responsibilities.
- Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling.
- Use model tools and complete discharge summaries with clients and families.
- Understands specific model and uses concepts and model principals when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms.
- Provides opportunities for clients and families to practice skills.
- Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
- Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes.
- Provides case management, clinical, and crisis intervention supports as indicated. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist and supervisor in event of crisis.
- Responsible for arranging aftercare clinical and non-clinical services.
- Demonstrates competency in topics of child development and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
- Uses EHR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments.
- Responsible for accurate input of computer data.
- Participate as a full member of the team and attends all model required meetings and agency trainings.
- Other duties as related to the position.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services required.
Experience
Experience in working with children who have behavioral health issues and families required. Preferred experience working in the home and community environment, at least two (2) years experience in a mental health setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.
Training: Will attend all required program trainings.
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*
$19.28 minimum-$26.97 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
Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling to children and adolescents, while supporting assessments, treatment planning, crisis response, and case management. Coordinate with families, natural supports, therapists, supervisors, and community providers; document services in the electronic health record and participate in required team meetings and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 13,443 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Connecticut | 245 active | 13,338 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 28% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 27% offer loan repayment245 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Community Health Resources | #18 of 32 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates IICAPS Counselor- IICAPS- 7396 at Community Health Resources a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,443 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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