Mental Health Therapist

Location: Denver, CO | Work Environment: Teen & Young Adult Outpatient Treatment Center

About The Role

As a Primary Therapist, you will lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions, helping clients navigate their mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, you will implement evidence-based treatment plans and empower clients to achieve their recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities tailored to client and family needs.
• Collaborate with family therapists to develop and manage family treatment plans that align with client goals.
• Provide timely and compliant clinical documentation for all allocated cases.
• Participate in team discussions on treatment progress, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Assist in utilization reviews and medical necessity discussions with insurance providers as needed.
• Support family engagement in the recovery process through education, communication, and advocacy.
• Foster collaboration within the treatment team to ensure a cohesive and supportive care environment.
• Represent the organization positively in interactions with families, referral sources, and community partners.

Requirements

• An offer for employment is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
• A master’s degree in behavioral health science (Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field) is required.
• An active license in the state of CO in good standing is required (LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, and MFTC).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience with clients from the age of 13 – 30 in a detox, residential, partial hospitalization (“PHP”), and/or intensive outpatient (“IOP”) setting.
• Proven ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and total rewards package including a meaningful salary, merit-based pay increases, and professional growth opportunities.
• A flexible PTO package that includes accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days.
• High quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of package options that meet your needs and majority company paid.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program: Including counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members, fostering a positive work environment.

Pay

$59,000 - $70,000 (dependent on licensure/experience)

Schedule

Full Time | Monday to Friday (some evenings required)