Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, where systems like Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Nuvance Health maintain active behavioral health hiring across outpatient, community, and hospital-based settings. Demand is strongest for therapists specializing in trauma-informed care, child and adolescent services, and substance use treatment, with openings at every level from licensed associate to clinical supervisor. Connecticut's density of federally qualified health centers and community mental health agencies keeps the market among the most active in the Northeast. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Why Charlie Health?
Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they're met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported.
Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we're expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home.
As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that's redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we'd love to meet you.
MUST HOLD AN INDEPENDENT OR ASSOCIATE LICENSURE IN CONNECTICUT
Licenses Accepted: LMSW, LPCA, LMFT-A, LCSW,LPC, LMFT LMHC-D
Work Type: On-site, Stamford, Connecticut
At Charlie Health, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. Our Operations team handles all of the administrative complexities, so our clinicians can focus on what they like to do best: providing high-quality mental health care.
We also believe clinicians deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.
Compensation
- Full-Time Salary: $75,000-$85,000
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness stipend
- Free online CEUs
- Malpractice liability insurance
- PTO (vacation, sick time, select federal holidays)
- Reimbursement for new license applications
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship (if eligible)
- Transparent scheduling- know your schedule ahead of time
- Dedicated operational, HR, and IT support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
The Provider Experience at Charlie Health:
- Consistency: We will make sure to keep your calendar as full as you want it to be. You can expect predictable weekly schedules and steady caseloads
- Support: Full-time Admissions & Assessment team so that our talented clinicians can focus on providing exceptional care to our clients.
- Collaboration: All clinicians participate in case discussions, allowing you to leverage the expertise of others to develop new skills and perspectives.
- Client Relationships: With a maximum of 8 clients in a group, we allow you the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and do in depth work to create sustainable healing.
- Free CEUs: Ongoing professional development
About the Role
Charlie Health is hiring a few exceptional Licensed Mental Health Therapists/Counselors to provide mental health services to our adolescent and young adult clients. We're eager to work with forward-thinking mental health and substance use professionals to enhance our programming and provide the best possible care to our clients.
Provide mental health services to adolescents and young adults in a virtual setting. Positions available as full-time W-2.
- Full-Time: 40 hours/week
About You
- Well versed and confident integrating multiple modalities (DBT, CBT, EMDR, MI certification a plus)
- Experienced with teens and young adults
- Passionate and skilled in group services
- Collaborative, creative, and engaging on video
- Available evenings to meet client needs
- Committed to self-care and addressing the rural mental health crisis
Qualifications
- Licensed or pre-licensed mental health clinician (all disciplines welcome)
- Master's degree in mental health or related field
- Experience with youth/young adults highly preferred
- Availability between 12-40 hours/week depending on part-time or full-time W2
- Familiar with cloud-based tools (Gmail, Slack, Zoom, Dropbox), EMR, and outcomes software #LI-Remote
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all teens and young adults.
Our Values
- Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
- Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
- Commitment: Act with urgency & don't give up.
Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting.
Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current-openings. Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.
Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people.
Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
By clicking "Submit application" below, you agree to Charlie Health's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By submitting your application, you agree to receive SMS messages from Charlie Health regarding your application. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can reply STOP to opt out at any time. For help, reply HELP.
Why Charlie Health?
Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they're met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported.
Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we're expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home.
As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that's redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we'd love to meet you.
MUST HOLD AN INDEPENDENT OR ASSOCIATE LICENSURE IN CONNECTICUT
Licenses Accepted: LMSW, LPCA, LMFT-A, LCSW,LPC, LMFT LMHC-D
Work Type: On-site, Stamford, Connecticut
At Charlie Health, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. Our Operations team handles all of the administrative complexities, so our clinicians can focus on what they like to do best: providing high-quality mental health care.
We also believe clinicians deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.
Compensation
- Full-Time Salary: $75,000-$85,000
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness stipend
- Free online CEUs
- Malpractice liability insurance
- PTO (vacation, sick time, select federal holidays)
- Reimbursement for new license applications
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship (if eligible)
- Transparent scheduling- know your schedule ahead of time
- Dedicated operational, HR, and IT support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
The Provider Experience at Charlie Health:
- Consistency: We will make sure to keep your calendar as full as you want it to be. You can expect predictable weekly schedules and steady caseloads
- Support: Full-time Admissions & Assessment team so that our talented clinicians can focus on providing exceptional care to our clients.
- Collaboration: All clinicians participate in case discussions, allowing you to leverage the expertise of others to develop new skills and perspectives.
- Client Relationships: With a maximum of 8 clients in a group, we allow you the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and do in depth work to create sustainable healing.
- Free CEUs: Ongoing professional development
About the Role
Charlie Health is hiring a few exceptional Licensed Mental Health Therapists/Counselors to provide mental health services to our adolescent and young adult clients. We're eager to work with forward-thinking mental health and substance use professionals to enhance our programming and provide the best possible care to our clients.
Provide mental health services to adolescents and young adults in a virtual setting. Positions available as full-time W-2.
- Full-Time: 40 hours/week
About You
- Well versed and confident integrating multiple modalities (DBT, CBT, EMDR, MI certification a plus)
- Experienced with teens and young adults
- Passionate and skilled in group services
- Collaborative, creative, and engaging on video
- Available evenings to meet client needs
- Committed to self-care and addressing the rural mental health crisis
Qualifications
- Licensed or pre-licensed mental health clinician (all disciplines welcome)
- Master's degree in mental health or related field
- Experience with youth/young adults highly preferred
- Availability between 12-40 hours/week depending on part-time or full-time W2
- Familiar with cloud-based tools (Gmail, Slack, Zoom, Dropbox), EMR, and outcomes software #LI-Remote
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all teens and young adults.
Our Values
- Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
- Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
- Commitment: Act with urgency & don't give up.
Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting.
Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current-openings. Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.
Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people.
Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
By clicking "Submit application" below, you agree to Charlie Health's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By submitting your application, you agree to receive SMS messages from Charlie Health regarding your application. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can reply STOP to opt out at any time. For help, reply HELP.
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical licensure required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Experience providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Credible, or similar platforms
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within required timeframes
- Experience working with diverse populations across community or outpatient behavioral health settings
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires a clinical license through the Department of Public Health for independent therapy practice, with the Licensed Professional Counselor credential being the most common path alongside the Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designations. Candidates need a master's degree in a qualifying field, supervised post-graduate clinical hours, and a passing score on the relevant national clinical exam. The Connecticut Department of Public Health oversees all applications and renewals.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Connecticut?
Connecticut mental health therapist roles are posted by Ellie Mental Health, Southbury Counseling, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's mix of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and private group practices creates a wide range of employer types actively posting throughout the year.
Which Connecticut cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Hartford, Connecticut, and Darien have the most mental health therapist openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is home to the state's largest health systems and the highest concentration of community mental health agencies, while New Haven's openings are anchored by Yale New Haven Health and the university's affiliated training programs, and Stamford draws demand from its large suburban population and proximity to New York City commuter communities.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth therapy has become a standard delivery model. About 81% of mental health therapist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely insurers and employers have normalized video-based sessions. Individual and couples therapy roles tend to be the most telehealth-compatible, while group therapy and crisis stabilization positions typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate-level or pre-licensed clinician roles at Connecticut's community mental health centers, which routinely hire candidates who are working toward full licensure and provide the required supervised hours on the job. Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health and the Community Health Center network in Middletown are among the employer types known to support pre-licensed staff. Completing a practicum or internship at a Connecticut agency, holding a provisional license from the Department of Public Health, and demonstrating familiarity with trauma-informed and evidence-based models strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings from employers across the state. Search the roles that fit your license type, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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