LCSW/LMSW – Behavioral Health Clinician

Community Health Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Paid Malpractice & CME

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Spanish speaking bonus

Job summary

Community Health Services in Hartford, CT seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide individual and group therapy within a professional clinical team. The role includes intake, assessments, and maintaining an active caseload while meeting productivity expectations.

Requirements include a Master’s in social work, CT independent licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC, etc.) and 0–5 years of experience. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred; related duties include collaboration with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• CT independent licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC, etc.) required or eligible.
• 1-5 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to assigned clients.
• Perform intake and complete assessments for Behavioral Health program as needed.
• Carry an active caseload and meet productivity standards.
• Coordinate referrals with other therapists, physicians and agencies.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master’s degree in social work

CT independent licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC)

0-5 years of experience

Job description

Date posted: September 1, 2026

Pay: $59,325.00 – $89,232.00 per year

Job description:

Behavioral Health Clinician

Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need — when they need it — so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Clinician who will work with a professional and innovative clinical team to provide clients with a full range of counseling services for their mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring disorder recovery needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide individual and group therapy to assigned clients.
• Provide intake into Behavioral Health program as needed and complete assessments as indicated.
• Carry active caseload of regular clients and meet agency productivity standards.
• Make appropriate referrals and maintains contact with other therapists, physicians and agencies involved in client’s case.
• Have familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma.
• Have demonstrated knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health services.
• Have excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• The ability to work with interdisciplinary team.
• The ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction.
• Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice. Knowledge and skills related to individual, group and family system dynamics.
• Must possess demonstrated cultural competency and ability to serve diverse client population.
• All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and experience required:

• Master’s degree in social work
• 0-5 years of experience
• CT independent licensure (open to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.)
• Bilingual (Spanish and English), preferred

Other Key factors:

• Knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health services.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction.
• Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice. Knowledge and skills related to individual, group and family system dynamics.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Cultural competency to serve diverse client population.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Malpractice and CME
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Worker’s Compensation
• 2% bonus for Spanish Speaking
• Various Leave Programs – Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person