Associate Therapist (Mystic)

Connecticut Counseling Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Counseling Group is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate to deliver individual, couples, and family counseling in an outpatient setting across Connecticut locations including Stamford, Danbury, Shelton, Norwalk, and Mystic. This full-time, on-site role supports growth toward independent licensure through supervision and ongoing professional development.

You will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and maintain

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut LPCA license or eligibility and a master’s degree in counseling, clinical mental health, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling.
• Strong skills in assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning (DSM-5).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
• Comfort with in-person and telehealth platforms; basic proficiency with EHRs.
• Commitment to ethical practice, supervision, and professional development.
• Outpatient mental health experience; bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services: intake assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with other providers; participate in supervision and case consultation.
• Support growth toward independent licensure through ongoing professional development.
• Possible crisis intervention; collaborate with schools or community resources.
• Contribute to an ethical, collaborative clinical environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

LPCA license eligibility (Connecticut)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) will provide direct clinical services, including individual, couples, and family counseling for diverse clients in an outpatient setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care with other providers as needed. The LPCA will participate in regular supervision, case consultation, and ongoing professional development to support growth toward independent licensure. Additional responsibilities may include crisis intervention, collaboration with schools or community resources, and contributing to a supportive, ethical clinical environment. This is a full-time, on-site role located in our Connecticut locations in Stamford, Danbury, Shelton, Norwalk, and Mystic.

Requirements

Hours: Mon-Friday 11am-7pm

Active Connecticut LPCA license (or eligibility) and completion of a master’s degree in counseling, clinical mental health, psychology, social work, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Strong skills in assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning, including familiarity with DSM-5 and standard clinical documentation practices.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the ability to build rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.

Comfort working with both in-person and telehealth platforms, including basic proficiency with electronic health records and related technology.

Commitment to ethical practice, ongoing supervision, and professional development, including openness to feedback and reflective practice.

Experience in outpatient mental health, community counseling, or similar settings is preferred; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

About the Company

Connecticut Counseling Group is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to individuals and families across Connecticut. A team of licensed mental health professionals offers personalized, evidence-based counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that supports healing, resilience, and meaningful, lasting growth. Services are available both in-person and via secure telehealth to ensure accessible care throughout the state. The organization’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through integrity, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing mental wellness.