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title: Residential Clinician / Therapist at CJR
description: CJR is hiring for the Residential Clinician / Therapist role in Litchfield, CT.
  Pays $68K–$72K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | CJR |
| **Location** | Litchfield, CT |
| **Salary** | $68K/yr - $72K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

**Residential Clinician  
Litchfield, CT 06759**  
**$68,000 - $72,000**  
**35 hours per week  
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm**  

**Job Description:**  
The Clinician will provide individual and family therapy to all Community Diversion residents using Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Their primary responsibility is to maintain or re-establish family connections and address family conflict as appropriate; assess client and family needs, develop treatment plans, make appropriate connections to aftercare services in conjunction with the Case Manager, monitor progress, communicate closely with all members of treatment team, and deliver appropriate interventions as indicated by treatment plan. Coordinate home passes for child and family as treatment progresses and child moves towards discharge. Inform all aftercare referrals based on clinical findings.

- Work with the child’s treatment team to identify and prioritize needs and develop an individualized treatment plan as well as provide solution-focused interventions
- Plan and facilitate the monthly treatment team meeting (every 30 day review) virtual and/or in person
- Administer the Short-Term Assessment for Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START: AV) to identify youth risk areas and protective factors that will guide treatment planning and goal setting
- Administer additional screenings and assessments for treatment planning purposes: Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI), Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) and Inventory of Callous and Unemotional Traits (ICU)
- Become trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and support learning skills, coaching, and mindfulness amongst milieu staff
- Implement additional services and/or identify additional needs of the adolescent ahead of discharge planning
- Conduct weekly individual and family sessions (in program and in youth’s community or at their home)
- Complete Behavior Chain Analysis (BCAs), support the Egregious Behavior Protocol (EBP) and offer mental health consultation to program staff
- Provide transportation as needed and appropriate (e.g., home family sessions, court hearings)
- Input all clinical documentation into the ECR as well data into CDCS within timelines outlined by CSSD

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

- Required
  * Master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Connecticut license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. A provisional license is required; full licensure is preferred
  * Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
  * Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the organization’s insurance and safety requirements. Travel in the community to conduct family sessions with a company provided vehicle is required
  * Strong verbal communication, documentation, and professional writing skills
  * Availability to participate in an on-call rotation, typically one week per month
  * Ability to successfully complete the organization’s required background check, consistent with applicable laws and organizational policy
- Preferred
  * Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma-informed programming

**Schedule & Rate of Pay:**

- Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break (35 working hours per week)
- Flexibility: Occasional evening and/or weekend availability may be required for clinical sessions, to accommodate family schedules, or to respond to clinical emergencies
- Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per year, depending on licensure, education, skills, and qualifications
  * Provisional license: $68,000-$70,000
  * Fully licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPC: $70,000-$72,000

**CJR Benefits:**  
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

- Company vehicle will be provided
- Free daily nutritious meals will be provided each shift
- Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
- Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
- Annual Monetary Incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

**About CJR:**  
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

*CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.*
## Skills

- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Lpc)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Dbt)
- Reflexion
- Clinical Documentation
- Professional Documentation in Health Care
- Amazon ECR
- Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
- Discharge Planning
- Goal Setting
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Treatment Planning
- Driving
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Dbt (Data Build Tool)
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Litigation / Courtroom Practice
- Coaching
- Intensive Care Unit (Icu) Nursing
- Professional Writing
- Trauma-Informed Care
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements
- Employee Programs
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Floating Holidays
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings

## How to Apply

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