Substance Use/Addiction Counselor -Families in Recovery, Norwalk

This Addiction Medicine position at Liberation Programs is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Trauma-Sensitive Care, Care Coordination, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Medicated Assisted Recovery, Family Engagement, Culturally Competent Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide culturally competent counseling and supportive SUD services to pregnant and parenting women in an inpatient setting. Coordinate wraparound community support and engage family members to ensure strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care.

Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K with Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Paid Time Off Policy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.