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Recovery Network of Programs
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Rehabilitation Counselor (60308)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Monday-Friday, 4pm-12am. Rehabilitation counseling for mental illness and substance abuse. Bridgeport, CT.

Join Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. as a Rehabilitation Counselor – M-F, No Weekends in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group counseling to individuals with mental illness or substance abuse disorders in a structured recovery environment. Monitor client progress, document behavioral adjustments, and coordinate necessary community services to support successful recovery.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences is preferred, along with two years of experience in counseling. Candidates must possess knowledge of social service case management and the physical and psychological effects of substance abuse.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingCase managementCrisis interventionPsycho-educational group facilitationDocumentationBehavioral health assessmentCommunity resource coordinationCommunication skillsSubstance abuse knowledgeMental health supportClient advocacyConflict resolution

Rehabilitation Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rehabilitation Counselor (60308) at Recovery Network of Programs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rehabilitation Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Recovery Network of Programs

Hospitals and Health Care
Shelton, CT
201-500 employees