Description:

Our Reunification & Therapeutic Family Time (RTFT) program is looking for a passionate, skilled Senior 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.

Location:  Primary work location is Wauregan CT, with some work days in Mansfield, CT -based on program needs.

What You’ll Do (Day-to Day):

  • 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 clinical insight and assessment skills to guide treatment and progress
  • Work collaboratively within a team-oriented, mission-driven environment

What We’re Looking For:

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

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Loan Forgiveness: We are an HRSA-approved site. Licensed clinicians may qualify for federal student loan repayment via the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
  • Professional Development: Receive comprehensive onboarding, evidence-based model training, and funding for CEU trainings.
  • Financial Support: We fully reimburse your professional license renewal fees.

Don’t worry if you’re new to this model—comprehensive training is provided!

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in relevant human services field

Full-time position – 40 hours per week (flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends)

Salary Range: $19.40-$21.95 per hour (depending on experience)

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.38-$23.06 (depending on experience)

Benefit Package:

  • Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
  • Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 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 Funds
  • 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

**Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

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.

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 is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V