Mental Health Counselor - Youth and Family Services

Mindfully Behavioral Health•Westminster, CO

32d

About The Position

Ignite Counseling Colorado provides expert mental health care specializing in OCD, Trauma, and Addictions. They offer services from talented therapists at various price points, group and workshop offerings, and internship opportunities for master's students. The Youth and Family Services Therapist is a clinician dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and their families who are navigating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns within their family systems. This role combines direct clinical care with collaborative family work, care coordination, and participation in program development to strengthen Ignite’s youth and family services. The therapist is expected to maintain an ongoing caseload of approximately 25+ clients per week, which includes individual youth, family sessions, and parent/caregiver support. This is a W-2 employment status position, with compensation based on experience, licensure level, and clinical specialties, at a clinical rate of pay of $55-65 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or related behavioral health field; or Doctorate in Psychology or related field.
Active Colorado licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist) or pre-licensed status working toward licensure under supervision.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a mental health position working with children, adolescents, or families (internship experience may be considered).
Foundational training in evidence-based youth therapy modalities (for example CBT for youth, behavioral parent training, TF-CBT, or similar), with readiness to incorporate these in practice.
Demonstrated passion for working with youth and their family systems around OCD, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns.
Comfort using EHRs and Google Workspace; able to manage schedules, documentation, and communication independently.
Commitment to HIPAA, ethical practice, cultural humility, and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Prior training and experience in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), particularly in the context of pediatric or adolescent OCD treatment.
Training or experience in at least one evidence-based trauma modality for youth (e.g., EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, CPT), or willingness to complete training within a defined timeframe after hire.
Experience delivering family-based and parent-focused interventions (e.g., SPACE, PMT, parent coaching) for youth with OCD, trauma, or anxiety.
Experience collaborating with schools and community providers around youth mental health and academic accommodations.
Bilingual or multicultural competence and experience serving diverse youth and families is strongly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and parent/caregiver sessions for youth experiencing OCD, trauma, anxiety, and related conditions, using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate interventions.
Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments, including family systems and school context, and collaboratively develop treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
Utilize ERP-informed approaches for OCD and trauma-informed modalities (e.g., EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT once trained) to support symptom reduction and functional improvement.
Engage parents and caregivers as partners in treatment, offering psychoeducation, coaching, and support to strengthen the home environment and reinforce therapeutic gains.
Maintain ethical and legal standards of practice, including confidentiality, mandated reporting, and risk assessment and management for youth and families.
Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists, case managers, and other community partners to coordinate care and advocate for youth and families as appropriate and with consent.
Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation to support complex youth and family presentations, including high-acuity OCD and trauma cases.
Provide clinically informed recommendations for higher levels of care or adjunctive services when indicated (e.g., IOP/PHP, psychiatry, specialized testing).
Contribute to the development and refinement of Ignite’s youth and family services, including workflows, resources, and clinical guidelines for OCD and trauma-focused youth care.
Collaborate with leadership to identify gaps and opportunities in youth and family programming (e.g., parent workshops, family skills groups, school-based partnerships).
Support training and informal consultation for teammates around youth OCD, trauma, and family systems work once appropriately trained and as requested.
Assist in developing psychoeducational materials and handouts for youth, caregivers, and community partners related to OCD, trauma, and family systems.
Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes (e.g., DAP), and discharge summaries within required time frames (typically within 24 hours of session).
Utilize Ignite’s EHR and Google Workspace for scheduling, documentation, communication, and coordination in a paper-free practice.
Track services, billing, and payments accurately and in a timely manner, following Ignite’s clinical and administrative workflows.
Demonstrate timely, professional communication via phone, secure messaging, and email with clients, caregivers, team members, and community partners.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance for client sessions, supervision, and team meetings.
Attend supervision with the Clinical Supervisor and participate actively in case consultation, especially around youth OCD, trauma, and family system dynamics.
Collaborate closely with therapists, interns, admin, and leadership to support a cohesive, values-driven youth and family service line.
Represent Ignite in the community by building relationships with schools, pediatric and primary care practices, and youth-serving organizations to support referrals and continuity of care.