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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd

Groton, CT • On-site, Remote

$115K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor
Job Summary
We are hiring a Connecticut-licensed LPC for a full-time remote counseling role. The therapist in this position will provide telehealth sessions for clients seeking support with emotional health, stress management, personal growth, family or relationship strain, and ongoing mental health concerns.
The work is steady and clinically focused. You will spend your day seeing clients virtually, completing documentation, reviewing treatment goals, and making sure each client receives appropriate care based on their needs and progress.
Job Details
Position: Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Connecticut
Setting: Remote / Telehealth
Type: Full-Time
Pay: $115,000-$120,000 per year with full benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Responsibilities
  • Provide remote counseling services to clients located in Connecticut
  • Complete clinical interviews, intake reviews, and mental health assessments
  • Establish treatment goals with clients and document care plans clearly
  • Deliver therapy using appropriate clinical techniques based on client presentation
  • Help clients work through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, adjustment concerns, and interpersonal challenges
  • Review symptoms and progress regularly to support effective care
  • Keep clinical records current, complete, and aligned with documentation standards
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements for virtual care
  • Use sound clinical judgment when safety concerns or higher levels of care may be needed

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field
  • Active LPC license in the state of Connecticut
  • Clinical experience in counseling, outpatient therapy, teletherapy, or behavioral health care
  • Understanding of ethical practice, mandated reporting, and risk assessment
  • Ability to provide therapy through a remote platform with professionalism and privacy
  • Strong time management and documentation habits
  • Experience working with adults, families, or varied client populations is preferred
  • Additional clinical training or certifications are helpful but not required

Benefits
  • 2 weeks paid time off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
  • Full benefits package
  • Remote work structure
  • Annual salary of $115,000-$120,000

If this sounds like the right fit for your clinical background, we welcome your resume and interest in this Connecticut LPC opportunity.
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About Gotham Enterprises

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Gotham Enterprises, Ltd., headquartered in Queens/Fresh Meadows, NY, is a healthcare and mental‑health staffing and job placement platform that connects licensed professionals (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, allied health) with in‑person, contract, per‑diem, and permanent assignments across New York State. Working through its job portal and regional offices, Gotham serves outpatient clinics, home‑care agencies, schools, and community health centers, offering roles including Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), PAs, and clinic support staff. The company is actively recruiting and retains a distributed workforce with both in‑office and remote recruiters; salaries for PMHNP roles average ~$160,000/year.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Montclair, NJ, US

Year founded

2016

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