Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut
Behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital-based outpatient programs, and school-based settings, with demand running strong at both the entry and senior clinician levels. Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford are the largest hiring hubs, home to established employers such as Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Nuvance Health. Substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and children and adolescent therapy are the most consistently in-demand specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Waterbury Hospital we offer our RN’s with scheduled hours:
- Employer paid pension plan
- Sign on bonuses for experienced RN’s
- Employee Referrals
- Opportunity for training in specialty areas
- Generous student loan forgiveness
- Education reimbursement
- Shift incentives
- Clinical Ladders
SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a member of the multi-disciplinary care delivery team, the professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for assigned patient population. Report to Department Director or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizing the nursing process develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met, considering age specific factors.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the patient care area, delegating responsibilities to appropriate members of the care delivery team based upon an understanding of others' roles, scope of practice, knowledge, and capabilities to ensure optimal utilization of personnel. Apply the principles of case management to patient care, and exercise autonomy, capability and motivation to be identified as one of the principle care givers for the patient, providing and/or referring services across the continuum of care.
- Promote a professional and collaborative approach to patient care, communicating appropriately with all members of the care team while working cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice.
- Actively participate in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care.
- Maintain required knowledge and skills; complete general/unit/department specific competencies.
- Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to manage routine, urgent and crisis psychiatric situations by group therapy methods in the context of a therapeutic milieu. Identifies the appropriate care/treatment for the population serviced which includes adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.
- Perform similar and related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers and standing and walking.
- May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
- Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality.
- Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patients with regard to growth and developmental issues related to the specific age groups of the population served.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut.
Location: Waterbury Hospital · Psych Adult (Pps)
Schedule: Full Time, Evenings, 14:45-23:15
At Waterbury Hospital we offer our RN’s with scheduled hours:
- Employer paid pension plan
- Sign on bonuses for experienced RN’s
- Employee Referrals
- Opportunity for training in specialty areas
- Generous student loan forgiveness
- Education reimbursement
- Shift incentives
- Clinical Ladders
SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a member of the multi-disciplinary care delivery team, the professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for assigned patient population. Report to Department Director or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizing the nursing process develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met, considering age specific factors.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the patient care area, delegating responsibilities to appropriate members of the care delivery team based upon an understanding of others' roles, scope of practice, knowledge, and capabilities to ensure optimal utilization of personnel. Apply the principles of case management to patient care, and exercise autonomy, capability and motivation to be identified as one of the principle care givers for the patient, providing and/or referring services across the continuum of care.
- Promote a professional and collaborative approach to patient care, communicating appropriately with all members of the care team while working cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice.
- Actively participate in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care.
- Maintain required knowledge and skills; complete general/unit/department specific competencies.
- Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to manage routine, urgent and crisis psychiatric situations by group therapy methods in the context of a therapeutic milieu. Identifies the appropriate care/treatment for the population serviced which includes adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.
- Perform similar and related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers and standing and walking.
- May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
- Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality.
- Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patients with regard to growth and developmental issues related to the specific age groups of the population served.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut.
Location: Waterbury Hospital · Psych Adult (Pps)
Schedule: Full Time, Evenings, 14:45-23:15
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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hartford HealthCare19
- Community Health Center8
- Connecticut Children's6
- Yale New Haven Health5
- Masonicare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical license in good standing
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in an outpatient or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Credible
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment planning within required timeframes
- Experience working with diverse populations including children, adolescents, or adults with co-occurring disorders
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Connecticut?
Becoming a behavioral health therapist in Connecticut requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, followed by supervised clinical hours and licensure through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The most common licenses are the Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, each governed by its own DPH licensure board. Passing the relevant national clinical exam is required before the state will issue a full license.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Connecticut?
Connecticut behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Hartford HealthCare, Community Health Center, and Connecticut Children's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's large integrated health systems and its dense network of federally qualified health centers make it one of the more active hiring environments for clinical behavioral health staff in the Northeast.
Which Connecticut cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Hartford, Norwich, and Stamford have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems and the greatest concentration of community mental health agencies, while New Haven's volume is driven by Yale New Haven Health and its academic medical network, and Stamford draws demand from Fairfield County's mix of outpatient practices and hospital-affiliated programs serving a large suburban population.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because individual and group therapy sessions translate well to telehealth. About 29% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth following state policy changes that broadened reimbursement for virtual mental health services. Intake, case management, and individual therapy roles are most likely to carry a remote or hybrid option.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a provisional license, such as the Connecticut Provisional LPC or LCSW-A, which allows you to work under supervision while accumulating your required clinical hours. Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health both run new-graduate fellowship and residency tracks within their behavioral health divisions. Roles titled mental health counselor associate, case manager, or community support specialist at Connecticut's federally qualified health centers are common lateral entry points, and bilingual candidates have a measurable advantage given the state's service needs.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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