Certified Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

A Certified Counselor in the mental health industry provides professional counseling services to a variety of clients, offering therapeutic support for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other psychological disorders. Their main role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic sessions to help clients manage their conditions, improve their mental wellbeing, and enhance their overall quality of life. These professionals may work in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, educational institutions, private practice, and more.

To become a Certified Counselor, one must possess a master's degree in counseling or a related field, complete a certain number of supervised clinical hours, and pass a state licensing exam. Important skills in this profession include active listening, empathy, strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and excellent communication abilities. Prior to becoming a Certified Counselor, an individual might have roles such as a Mental Health Technician, Substance Abuse Counselor, or a Social Worker. In these positions, they can gain crucial experience in providing support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, which will be invaluable in their future counseling career.

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Previous experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC Excellent communication...

Remote Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc)

  • Darien, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Darien, CT
  • 1 day ago

Flexible Scheduling - Provide mental health care on your time, whether thats during the day, late nights, or on the weekend....

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Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC) - IOP OP

  • Amston, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Amston, CT
  • 1 day ago

Rushford Center, one of Connecticuts leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs....

Works closely with educational leadership to coordinate and meet resident educational goals Qualifications Current CT licensure as a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, or psychologist Masters Degree in Mental Health...

Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - PHP Child and Adolescent

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of Americas leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral...

Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC) - Turning Point

  • Prospect, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Prospect, CT
  • 10 days ago

Assumes a caseload and performs behavioral health, substance use services, and/or crisis intervention services independently....

Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA) - Child/Adolescent PHP

  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 10 days ago

We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical...

Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, PhD, PsyD) - Surgical Weight Loss

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary The behavioral health clinicians role in Surgical and Medical Weight Loss (SMWL) is a highly collaborative one....

Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA, CADC) - Adult PHP

  • Danielson, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Danielson, CT
  • 12 days ago

Previous experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC Excellent communication...

Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW-LPC-LMFT) - Counseling Center

  • Southbury, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 12 days ago

Our Counseling Center provides outpatient care to adults with behavioral health needs....

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Key responsibilities of Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician: Conduct a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate....

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Licensed Therapist for Online Counseling

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

  • Danielson, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Danielson, CT
  • 13 days ago

But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us....

Connecticut Mental Health Therapist (Telehealth)

  • Stamford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 13 days ago

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate, highly skilled, licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding network....

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist (Remote)

  • Danbury, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 16 days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comfort of home. This is a fully remote, part-time position....

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Certified Spiritual Counselor & Psychology EmpathACCREDITED
INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED & ACCREDITEDSpiritual counseling became something I offered in my own healing practice when so many of my client's taking other healing modalities from me, who were...
Certified Life Transition Counselor & Coach ACCREDITED
INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED & ACCREDITED In life we experience so many learning curves and growing pains. We often worry that to feel these things means something is horribly wrong with our life....

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Salary for Certified Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Certified Counselors in Connecticut offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.4%
Doctorate Degree
10.9%
Associate's Degree
3.4%
High School or GED
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Certified Counselors in Connecticut
2-4 years
39.3%
Less than 1 year
27.4%
None
17.4%
1-2 years
8.4%
8-10 years
7.6%



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