Mental Health Counselor, IICAPS

Job overview

The Mental Health Counselor, IICAPS role is onsite in Hartford, CT, with an annual salary of $46,200–$52,500; the posting also states a $5,000 sign-on bonus and monthly incentive opportunities. The role supports The Village’s IICAPS team, providing intensive in-home and community-based services to children ages 5–18 and their families. Working with a clinician, the counselor helps children at risk of psychiatric hospitalization remain safely at home and connected to their communities. The role provides family support, care coordination, advocacy, and transition planning in collaboration with schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with children and families
• co-facilitate individual, parent, and family therapy sessions
• provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination
• connect families with community resources
• collaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providers
• support discharge planning and transitions to ongoing care
• complete documentation and participate in supervision and team meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health counselor

iicaps

the village for families & children

hartford ct

$46,200–$52,500 per year

$5,000 sign-on bonus

children and families

in-home services

community-based support

case management

care coordination

family therapy

monthly incentives

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• employer-matched retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunities
• NHSC Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• training, supervision, and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting welcomes recent BA or BSW graduates seeking clinical experience and describes ongoing supervision and career development opportunities.

About the employer

The Village For Families & Children is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.