PHP/IOP Counselor(Evenings: 2:00PM-10:00PM) Part Time!
Listed compensation
$55k-$77k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we build relationships that empower patients with the courage and ability to change by providing guidance and support throughout every step of recovery.
We are caring, knowledgeable professionals who believe in honoring the potential of every individual while continually renewing ourselves, embracing new perspectives, and recognizing that progress is the destination.
For more than 150 years, we have remained committed to inspiring hope and strengthening the communities we serve.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a generous retirement plan with employer contributions, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays (including your birthday), professional development funding, annual bonus eligibility, excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities, and eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs.
Salary Ranges
- Associate Level Counselor: $55,000 - $66,000
- Licensed Counselor: $67,000 - $77,000
Salary Ranges are for Full Time employment.
Acceptable Licensures for Counselor I
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW
- Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor – LADC
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – LMFT
Acceptable Licensures for Counselor II
- Licensed Master Social Worker – LMSW
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – LPCA
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate– LMFTA
Acceptable Programs for Counselor II
Master’s Degrees in Areas Such As
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Other related fields
Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
Excellent Benefit Package, including $4000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Counselors & $2000 for Associate Licensure!
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and/or related behavioral health disorders.
Essential Functions
- Counseling Clients; facilitates individual counseling, family and/or significant support person(s) counseling, and group counseling, identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
- Treatment Plans; develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
- Case Management; schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met.
- Referrals; refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
- Intake and Screenings; informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
- Assessments; conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures.
- Participation; participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel.
- Administrative; covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Current licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC in the state of CT preferred. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of CT licensure will also be considered.
EEO Statement
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will perform clinical duties including assessments, treatment planning, and facilitating individual and group counseling sessions for clients with substance abuse disorders. Additionally, the role involves case management, maintaining accurate clinical records, and performing administrative tasks such as front desk coverage.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Connecticut licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC, or possess a Master's degree in a relevant field that qualifies for state licensure. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to manage client treatment plans and documentation effectively.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (counseling) | ranked against 332 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Connecticut | 6 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All counselor listings in Connecticut | 237 active | 12,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on · loan repayment | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 30% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 865 in the last 30 days | 486 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend (all specialties) | −1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHP/IOP Counselor(Evenings: 2:00PM-10:00PM) Part Time! at Root Center for Advanced Recovery a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 332 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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