Behavioral Health Counselor

This Behavioral Health Counselor position at Community Mental Health Affiliates includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Behavioral Health Counseling position at Community Mental Health Affiliates is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $72000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New Britain, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health counseling, Intake assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based practices, Case management, Microsoft Word. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with external agencies to support clien...

Benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with match, 11 observed holidays, 3 Wellbeing days off, Up to 24 days PTO, Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year's, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.