Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active licensure required: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, or mindfulness-based approaches.
• Strong individual and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic boundaries with clients and families.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain them.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license if driving for business purposes.
• If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in counseling or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations using DSM-5 criteria.
• Complete bio-psycho-social assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions, including relapse prevention.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with medical staff and case management.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Support clients across detox, residential, and extended care programs.
• Lead therapeutic groups focused on mental health and substance use recovery.
• Communicate with families, referral sources, and internal care teams.
• Participate in treatment plan reviews and ongoing care coordination using ASAM criteria.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards, including HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Contribute as an active member of the clinical team.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities