Licensed Counselor – Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment

Make a meaningful impact every day. Join the clinical team at High Focus Centers in Farmington, where you’ll work directly with individuals receiving treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

We’re seeking a Counselor with a Master’s degree and counseling/social work licensure to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.

📍 Farmington, CT
17 Talcott Notch Rd, Farmington, CT 06032

💰 $52,000–$60,000/year
⭐ Monthly merit & referral bonus opportunities
🗓️ Full-time | Monday–Friday
🌙 At least two evenings per week, 12 PM–8 PM

What You’ll Do

As a Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while helping clients work toward their treatment and recovery goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting individual, family, and group therapy
• Completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments and Level of Care Assessments
• Developing and monitoring individualized treatment goals in collaboration with the clinical team
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicating with referral sources and outside providers as appropriate
• Supporting utilization review and ensuring documentation meets clinical and regulatory requirements
• Participating in treatment planning and aftercare/discharge planning
• Contributing to therapeutic curriculum development and clinical programming
• Participating in an on-call rotation as directed
• Completing required clinical, company, and accreditation training

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field
• LSW, LAC, LCSW, or LPC — or actively working toward obtaining licensure
• Counseling/clinical experience preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges

Why High Focus Centers?

At High Focus Centers, you’ll be part of a team of behavioral healthcare professionals providing structured, individualized treatment in a collaborative outpatient setting.

If you’re a licensed or soon-to-be-licensed clinician looking for an opportunity to use your counseling skills, build therapeutic relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Benefits:

• First Stop Health: No-cost virtual Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Mental Health visits for eligible employees
• UKG Wallet: Optional access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday

Apply today to join our Farmington clinical team!