Trauma and OCD Clinician

About the role

Ignite Counseling Colorado provides accessible, expert mental health care with specialized treatment for OCD, trauma, and addictions. We offer therapy at a variety of price points, groups and workshops for the community, and meaningful internship opportunities for master's-level students. Ignite clinicians also support other therapists in growing sustainable, values-aligned practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy and, when indicated, couples or family sessions using evidence-based interventions aligned with client needs and Ignite's areas of specialization
• Maintain a weekly caseload of 25+ clients
• Build strong therapeutic rapport and cultivate a culture of feedback and trust with clients and colleagues
• Maintain ethics and confidentiality of client information and Ignite Counseling Colorado's proprietary information
• Provide care to clients regardless of payor source and support accessibility of services
• Utilize best-practice interventions and remain current with research-based care for OCD, trauma, addictions, and co-occurring concerns
• Provide OCD-focused treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based strategies as the primary therapeutic approach for OCD and related anxiety conditions
• Provide trauma-focused treatment using evidence-based modalities appropriate to the client's presentation and goals (e.g., EMDR, ERP for trauma-related OCD, Prolonged Exposure, Brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, CPT, or similar approaches)
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and navigate dissociative patterns and other trauma-related states, using grounding and coping strategies to help clients stay within a workable window of tolerance during trauma processing
• Apply trauma interventions in a phased, safety-oriented manner, adjusting pace based on each client's nervous system regulation and readiness
• Provide a calm, attuned, and stabilizing presence in session, using co-regulation and clear structure to support clients in tolerating distress while maintaining emotional and physical safety
• Offer clinically appropriate services to LGBTQIA+ clients with enthusiasm for serving this part of the community, including openness to learning about minority stress, identity-related trauma, and resilience
• Collaborate with other Ignite clinicians and supervisors to ensure care is consistently trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational values
• Follow Ignite's Employment and Practice Policies and adhere to all applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory standards
• Perform intake assessments, including trauma and OCD-focused screening tools, and determine client fit for Ignite's services
• Engage in treatment planning that includes clear goals, measurable objectives, and appropriate use of validated measures (such as the PCL-5 and other symptom rating scales)
• Maintain a paper-free practice utilizing Ignite's EHR system
• Complete DAP notes every session within 24 hours and update treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Maintain organized, professional communication by responding promptly to calls, emails, and portal messages
• Track work hours, billing, and payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include authorization and billing forms, phone calls, consultation with external providers, and participation in case consultation meetings
• Implement effective time management strategies and demonstrate independence in clinical workflow
• Demonstrate reliable and dependable attendance at all scheduled meetings, supervision, and client sessions
• Maintain reliable transportation to the office and readiness for periodic telehealth sessions when appropriate
• Network within the therapist community to sustain strong referral sources and represent Ignite's mission and values
• Contribute positively to team culture by engaging in collaborative case discussions, sharing knowledge, and supporting peers
• Model humility, respect, inclusion, and openness to feedback in interactions with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners

Required Qualifications

Licensed Clinicians:

• Active license in Colorado as an LPC or LCSW (or equivalent independent clinical license as recognized by the state)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mental health role, preferably in outpatient psychotherapy
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma treatment with evidence-based modalities (such as EMDR, ERP for trauma-related OCD, trauma-focused CBT, CPT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, or similar approaches)
• Interest in and willingness to be trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as a primary evidence-based treatment for OCD
• Passion for clinical learning and growth in evidence-based care for OCD, trauma, addictions, and related conditions

Pre-licensed Clinicians:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Active LPCC or SWC credential in Colorado, or equivalent pre-licensure status recognized by the state
• Commitment to developing competence in trauma treatment and evidence-based modalities (e.g., EMDR, ERP, Prolonged Exposure, Brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT) under supervision
• Interest in and willingness to be trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as a primary evidence-based treatment for OCD
• Passion for clinical learning and growth in evidence-based care and willingness to engage actively in supervision

All Applicants:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Commit to a caseload of 25+ client sessions per week
• Be able to work one evening per week (approx. 4–7 pm), with some weekend availability as appropriate
• Demonstrate professionalism, organization, and responsiveness in all aspects of clinical and administrative work
• Align with Ignite's values of clinical excellence, humility, respect, and team connection
• Be motivated to understand and support the financial sustainability of group private practice
• Have stable internet for periodic telehealth sessions
• Demonstrate cultural humility and commitment to serving diverse communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients, with sensitivity to trauma and identity-related stressors
• Show enthusiasm for building clinical competence in trauma treatment, ERP for OCD, and in working with LGBTQIA+ clients as a key part of Ignite's mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in EMDR or an equivalent evidence-based trauma treatment
• Experience with Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, CPT, or other structured trauma-focused protocols
• Experience treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention or related evidence-based approaches
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and/or involvement in LGBTQIA+ community or advocacy spaces
• Experience in group therapy, workshops, or psychoeducational programming
• Experience in private practice or other settings requiring independent clinical workflow and caseload management

Pay

• W-2 employment status
• Clinical rate of $55/clinical hour pre-licensed and $60/clinical hour licensed

Schedule

• Full-time
• One evening per week (approx. 4–7 pm) required
• Some weekend availability as appropriate