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Manchester, Connecticut

Outreach Family Therapist: Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery- 6987

Counselor 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60,496

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours

Flexible 8am-8pm Monday - Friday, 2-3 evenings, No On-Call!

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery;

Manchester, CT

PC: 1385

About the Program

Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery Learn More

About This Opportunity

Come join a reflective and collaborative team that nurtures the growth of each other to provide excellent clinical care to teens and their families.

We use a family-focused treatment that transforms young lives and sets the course for a better future. HYPE Recovery combines the use of MultiDimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), Medication Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Monitoring and Support to successfully reduce opioid and high risk substance misuse for clients ages 12-21 and their families.

Looking for Therapists Who

  • Are looking to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families
  • Prefer a flexible work schedule where you make your hours within M-F 9-8
  • Enjoy traveling and being out in the community
  • Prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact
  • Desire on-going growth and a strong supportive team
  • Are familiar with and enjoy an intensive family therapy approach
  • Enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers
  • Enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation

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: 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?

Award-Winning Workplace

  • Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

  • Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

  • Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

  • Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
  • Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

  • FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
  • Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
  • Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

  • Annual wellness stipend.
  • FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
  • Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
  • Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

  • Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

  • Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

  • Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation *

$60,496/yr minimum and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

(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 family-focused interventions to adolescents and their families. They also manage crisis situations, maintain accurate clinical records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRisk assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionSubstance abuse counselingCase managementAdolescent therapyDocumentationCollaborationCommunicationEmpowerment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outreach Family Therapist: Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery- 6987 at Community Health Resources a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Community Health Resources ranks #12 of 25 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,066/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Birthday Day Off
403b Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Pet Insurance