Therapist Associate (LPCA) – Path to Licensure

Connecticut Counseling Group; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Counseling Group seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) to provide outpatient counseling in Stamford, Danbury, Shelton, Norwalk, or Mystic. The role includes intake assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions in a collaborative clinical setting.

Candidates must hold an active CT LPCA license (or eligibility), possess a master’s degree, and be comfortable with in-person and telehealth work.

Qualifications

• Requires active Connecticut LPCA license (or eligibility).
• Master’s degree in counseling, clinical mental health, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Experience with culturally responsive, trauma-informed counseling.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Comfort delivering in-person and telehealth services; basic EHR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services (individual, couples, family).
• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and document clinical notes.
• Coordinate care with other providers and participate in supervision.
• Engage in case consultations and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with crisis intervention and collaborate with schools or community resources.

Skills

LPCA license

Master’s degree

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Telehealth

Electronic Health Records

Education

Master’s degree in counseling / related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Connecticut Counseling Group seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) to provide outpatient counseling in Stamford, Danbury, Shelton, Norwalk, or Mystic. The role includes intake assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions in a collaborative clinical setting.

Candidates must hold an active CT LPCA license (or eligibility), possess a master’s degree, and be comfortable with in-person and telehealth work.