Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Connecticut are open across Canton, East Hartford, and Putnam and other Connecticut metros, with employers like Optum, GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, and Community Health Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
The Child and Family Therapy (CFT) program Clinician is a talented clinical social worker or psychotherapist with a passion for and commitment to working with children age 3-18 and their parents and/or caregivers. This clinician demonstrates an understanding of child development and has the expertise and flexibility to provide therapeutic interventions, based on the needs of each child and family. An unlicensed clinician (“Clinician I”) works under the close supervision of a licensed clinician; a licensed clinician (“Clinician II”) provides clinical services with a greater degree of independent functioning and may supervise trainees, but continues to receive the benefit of clinical supervision to promote continued professional development, support and quality clinical services. A licensed clinician with the requisite experience (“Clinician III”) also supervises other clinicians.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities of the position include:
- Conduct comprehensive, child and family assessments with diagnoses and clinical formulations
- Deliver psychotherapeutic services to children utilizing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group therapy modalities
- Provide guidance to parents and/or caregivers utilizing a family engagement framework and helping families access needed services and supports
- Provide assessment and treatment services to victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic events
- Provide clinical supervision to and conduct performance evaluations of trainees (Clinician II) or trainees and staff (Clinician III), promoting excellence, professional development and job satisfaction
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activities
- Maintain positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providers
- Utilize the agency’s electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome data
- Other related activities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Education
- A Master’s degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, or other license track mental health profession
- License in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed
- (Clinician II and III)
- For Clinician II and III, the ability to model and promote high quality clinical practice, caring and appropriate professional boundaries in clinical work, compliance with administrative responsibilities, and the development of knowledge and excellence
- Minimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families (Clinician I), minimum two years post degree experience (Clinician II), minimum three years post degree experienced (Clinician III)
- Minimum one year experience providing supervision required (Clinician III)
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical concepts including child development, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, and systems approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed diagnosis and treatment
- Able to demonstrate solid grounding and experience in at least one relevant orientation to treatment, such as psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, family systems and play therapy
- Verbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community, highly desired
- Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity
- Computer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.
- Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.
Location:
CGC - Stamford West Broad
City: Stamford
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
The Child and Family Therapy (CFT) program Clinician is a talented clinical social worker or psychotherapist with a passion for and commitment to working with children age 3-18 and their parents and/or caregivers. This clinician demonstrates an understanding of child development and has the expertise and flexibility to provide therapeutic interventions, based on the needs of each child and family. An unlicensed clinician (“Clinician I”) works under the close supervision of a licensed clinician; a licensed clinician (“Clinician II”) provides clinical services with a greater degree of independent functioning and may supervise trainees, but continues to receive the benefit of clinical supervision to promote continued professional development, support and quality clinical services. A licensed clinician with the requisite experience (“Clinician III”) also supervises other clinicians.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities of the position include:
- Conduct comprehensive, child and family assessments with diagnoses and clinical formulations
- Deliver psychotherapeutic services to children utilizing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group therapy modalities
- Provide guidance to parents and/or caregivers utilizing a family engagement framework and helping families access needed services and supports
- Provide assessment and treatment services to victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic events
- Provide clinical supervision to and conduct performance evaluations of trainees (Clinician II) or trainees and staff (Clinician III), promoting excellence, professional development and job satisfaction
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activities
- Maintain positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providers
- Utilize the agency’s electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome data
- Other related activities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Education
- A Master’s degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, or other license track mental health profession
- License in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed
- (Clinician II and III)
- For Clinician II and III, the ability to model and promote high quality clinical practice, caring and appropriate professional boundaries in clinical work, compliance with administrative responsibilities, and the development of knowledge and excellence
- Minimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families (Clinician I), minimum two years post degree experience (Clinician II), minimum three years post degree experienced (Clinician III)
- Minimum one year experience providing supervision required (Clinician III)
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical concepts including child development, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, and systems approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed diagnosis and treatment
- Able to demonstrate solid grounding and experience in at least one relevant orientation to treatment, such as psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, family systems and play therapy
- Verbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community, highly desired
- Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity
- Computer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.
- Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.
Location:
CGC - Stamford West Broad
City: Stamford
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time
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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
- Optum5
- GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER2
- Community Health Center1
- Justice Resource Institute1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Connecticut.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or associate license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health therapist jobs are there in Connecticut?
There are 9+ behavioral health therapist openings in Connecticut on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Canton, East Hartford, and Putnam. New positions post regularly as employers across Connecticut hire.
Which Connecticut cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Canton, East Hartford, and Putnam have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Connecticut right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Connecticut?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Connecticut include Optum, GENERATIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, and Community Health Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes. About 11% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Connecticut metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
You can apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Connecticut location, then apply to each one that fits.
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