Licensed Counselor – Substance Use & Mental Health

Stamford, Connecticut | $65,000–$75,000/year

Help adults facing substance use and mental health challenges build stability, sustain recovery, and reconnect with their communities through evidence-based counseling and coordinated care.

What You’ll Get

Join a mission-driven nonprofit focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and housing support. You’ll work with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that connects treatment with practical resources, backed by responsive leadership, clinical supervision, and professional development.

• $65,000–$75,000 annual salary, based on licensure

• Additional $5,000 for Spanish-speaking candidates

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k), flexible spending account, and employee assistance program

• 22 paid days off, plus 11 company holidays

• Wellness time and work-life balance support

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling for adults with substance use and mental health needs.

• Conduct assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans, and monitor client progress.

• Coordinate care with medical, nursing, and behavioral health professionals.

• Help clients access housing, employment, education, and community resources.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with ASAM guidelines and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.

• Active Connecticut license or eligibility for an accepted credential: LPC, LPCA, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, or LADC.

• Experience in substance use, behavioral health, or co-occurring disorder treatment.

• Assessment, treatment planning, and counseling experience.

• Strong documentation, communication, and care coordination skills.