Outreach Therapist- IICAPS- 6141
Listed compensation
$61k-$92k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
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JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOUR Monday-Friday; 8AM-8PM.
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service, Manchester, CT
PC#: 1429
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: Outreach Therapist
Position Highlights
- Flexible schedule based on client availability.
- Supervision provided weekly and supportive team environment.
- No on-call requirements on weekends, or holidays.
- Company car
- Productivity bonuses quarterly to those who are eligible.
- Opportunity to diversify your clinical experience.
- Create a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.
- Voted a Top Workplace in CT for the last 11 years in a row!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence based model if applicable.
- Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes
- 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 supports.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- Performs home and community based care.
- Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy
- Provides Coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
- Transports clients, when necessary using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicle
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field
Experience
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders.
Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy.
Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, eligible. Licensed preferred
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 Range*
$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 Outreach Therapist provides comprehensive community-based clinical services, including assessments, treatment interventions, and crisis management for children and adolescents. They are responsible for maintaining accurate client records, developing discharge plans, and collaborating with families and other service providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outreach Therapist- IICAPS- 6141 at Community Health Resources a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,932 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,932 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 | 157 active | 7,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,426 in the last 30 days | 1,524 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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