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Senior Counselor and Counselor – Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time
Multiple Positions Open!
Make a meaningful impact. Strengthen families. Be part of something powerful.
Our Reunification & Therapeutic Family Time (RTFT) program is looking for a passionate, skilled Counselor to join our supportive and dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in helping families reconnect, heal, and move forward together.
RTFT provides Reunification Readiness Assessments, Reunification Services, and Therapeutic Family Time to families referred by DCF across a 21-town region in Northeast Connecticut. You’ll work both in-office and in the community, meeting families where they are and supporting them through meaningful change.
*Spend up to 70% less time on paperwork with documentation support technology designed to help you focus more on care.
What You’ll Do:
· Partner with families to assess readiness and support successful reunification
- Coordinate and deliver individualized, family-centered services
- Use strong engagement skills to build trust with diverse populations
- Apply assessment skills to guide treatment and progress
We’re seeking someone who is:
Organized and able to manage time and caseloads effectively
- Passionate about working with children and families in the child welfare system
- Skilled at connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference
Don’t worry if you’re new to this model—comprehensive training is provided!
Multiple Locations Open- 140 North Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250 and 303 Putnam Road, Wauregan, CT 06387
Minimum Qualifications:
Senior Counselor- Master’s degree in relevant human services field
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends)
Salary Range: $40, 352 - $45, 656 (depending on experience). Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $42, 395- $47, 966 per hour depending on experience.
Counselor- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant human services field with two years of experience preferred
*Bachelor’s Degree with more than two years of prior relevant experience may be required under supervision to complete readiness assessments. Prior DCF approval is required.
Salary Range: $19.00-$21.50 per hour (depending on experience) Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $19.96-$22.59 (depending on experience)
Work Location: This role requires a hands-on presence to deliver the best care possible. You will work directly with clients on-site and in the local community.
Benefits Package:
- Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- Professional Development Funding Opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and matching after one year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- United Services is a designated employer for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs
*Benefits will be prorated for eligible part-time positions.
Important Employment Requirement:
All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.
United Services, Inc.
United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and over 200 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.
Our vision of 'Creating Healthy Communities' is one that all staff share -- creating healthy communities within the agency, and in our community.
If you have the credentials, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity. Please consider a career with United Services. For more information regarding our current openings visit the employment opportunity section of our website at http://www.unitedservicesct.org/
Here is our link to Facebook to learn more about our agency:
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedServicesCT/
Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241 or fax to (860) 774-0095
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.40 - $21.95 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to comply with the annual flu vaccine requirement?
- Can you confirm that you meet the minimum education qualifications for this position?
- What is the maximum commute time you would be comfortable with to and from work?
- Are you interested in full-time, part-time, or per diem positions?
- Would you be open to being considered for all positions of employment?
- Do you have a Master's Degree in a relevant field?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22