Lakewood Outpatient Clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC)

About the role

Kikta Behavioral Health LLC is a behavioral health organization committed to high-quality, ethical, and sustainable mental health care. Services extend to children (5+), adolescents, and adults across Colorado. Kikta operates with a structured leadership team, operational infrastructure, compliance oversight, and defined clinical standards.

The position is for a full-time, W2 Outpatient Clinician providing hybrid in-person and telehealth services from our Lakewood office. This role is not remote. Onsite presence supports collaboration, consultation, and coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Deliver developmentally appropriate interventions for children, adolescents, and adults
• Engage caregivers in treatment planning when clinically appropriate
• Conduct thoughtful case conceptualization and coordinate referrals when needed
• Participate in regular supervision and clinical case consultation
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with organizational and payer standards
• Complete progress notes within 4 business days, treatment plans by assigned due dates, and case closures within 60 days of last contact
• Respond professionally and promptly to client communication
• Uphold organizational standards related to ethics, professionalism, and collaboration

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Active Colorado DORA credential in one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed clinicians registered with CAQH
• Skill in crisis intervention and lethality assessment
• Experience using evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR or similar approaches
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Comfort using electronic health records and completing clinical documentation
• Medicaid and insurance credentialing experience preferred

Qualifications

• Defined clinical expectations
• Structured operational support
• Administrative assistance
• Supervision for LPCC clinicians in accordance with Colorado regulations

Skills

• Evidence-based treatment approaches
• Trauma-informed care
• Electronic health records
• Medicaid and insurance credentialing

Benefits

• Hightly competitive salary within the Colorado outpatient behavioral health market
• Weekly individual clinical supervision
• Weekly group supervision
• Ongoing case consultation and access to team members for professional development
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical insurance stipend
• Administrative and operational support

Pay

Kikta uses a variable salary model connected to consistent productivity expectations. Clinicians meeting minimum productivity expectations earn $59,940 annually, including clinicians entering the field immediately after graduate school. Most clinicians in their first year post-graduation earn approximately $68,000–$70,000 annually. Fully licensed clinicians earn an average of approximately $78,000 annually. Compensation reflects licensure level, experience, and sustained caseload management. Earnings increase alongside professional development and panel growth.

Schedule

This role is full-time, with a hybrid schedule combining in-person and telehealth services from the Lakewood office.