LICENSED COUNSELOR

Location: Stamford, CT
Salary: $55,000 – $70,000
Coppersmith Recruitment is representing a mission-driven nonprofit organization in their search for a dedicated Licensed Counselor to join their team in Stamford, Connecticut. This organization is committed to transforming addiction recovery and housing support, offering integrated care that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.
Why Work With Our Client

Our client provides an inclusive and supportive work environment where your expertise makes a direct difference. They offer:

• The opportunity to help clients reclaim their lives through comprehensive care.
• A mission-first organization dedicated to addiction recovery, housing, and mental health.
• A collaborative and compassionate team culture with responsive leadership.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus FSA, 401(k), and EAP support.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, wellness time, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Professional development and clinical supervision to help you grow your career.

Summary
This role is ideal for a licensed counselor who is passionate about client-centered behavioral health care. You will lead coordinated care efforts across mental health, substance use, and social service domains. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing therapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure client safety and success.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and team input.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care by linking clients to medical, housing, financial, and legal services.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in compliance with legal and agency standards.
• Lead engagement strategies, safety planning, and recovery-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and external service providers.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (required).
• Active clinical license or eligibility preferred (e.g., LADC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCA, LMSW, CADC).
• Experience working with substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of FQHC or integrated care models is a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and team input.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care by linking clients to medical, housing, financial, and legal services.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in compliance with legal and agency standards.
• Lead engagement strategies, safety planning, and recovery-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and external service providers