Family Services Therapist

Ava Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks a licensed Family Services Therapist to lead the organization's family programming across the continuum of care. You will provide family therapy, couples counseling, psychoeducation, and family systems interventions while collaborating with the clinical team.

Ideal candidates are licensed in CO (LMFT/LPC/LCSW or equivalent), experienced in family therapy and group programming, and eager to design innovative family experiences, multi-family programming, and

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Colorado as an LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent independent behavioral health license required.
• Experience providing family therapy and/or couples counseling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and evidence-based family interventions.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Experience developing groups or clinical curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to design innovative programming engaging clients and families.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy and couples counseling for clients and their support systems.
• Assess family dynamics and develop family systems interventions that support treatment goals.
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups for clients and their families.
• Lead family support groups that foster education, communication, and connection.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate multi-day family intensive programs.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nursing, medical providers, and leadership to integrate family involvement into treatment planning.
• Provide consultation and support to the clinical team regarding family systems, family engagement, and complex family dynamics.
• Help develop and expand Ava Health's family programming through innovative, evidence-informed approaches.

Skills

Family therapy

Couples counseling

Psychoeducation

Group programming

Clinical documentation

Education

Colorado LMFT/LPC/LCSW license (or equivalent)

Job description

Family Services Therapist

Salary: $72,000–$88,000 annually (DOE and licensure)

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Summary

The Family Services Therapist is responsible for developing and leading Ava Health's family programming across the continuum of care. This position provides family therapy, couples counseling, psychoeducation, and family systems interventions while collaborating closely with the clinical team to improve outcomes for clients and their loved ones.

This role is ideal for a licensed clinician who enjoys thinking creatively, building new programs, and helping families heal alongside the client. The Family Services Therapist will play a key role in designing innovative family experiences, facilitating multi-family programming, and expanding Ava Health's family services as the organization grows.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy and couples counseling for clients and their support systems.
• Assess family dynamics and develop family systems interventions that support treatment goals.
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups for clients and their families.
• Lead family support groups that foster education, communication, and connection.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate multi-day family intensive programs.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nursing, medical providers, and leadership to integrate family involvement into treatment planning.
• Provide consultation and support to the clinical team regarding family systems, family engagement, and complex family dynamics.
• Help develop and expand Ava Health's family programming through innovative, evidence-informed approaches.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, licensing, and payer requirements.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical consultation, and program development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Colorado as an LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent independent behavioral health license required.
• Experience providing family therapy and/or couples counseling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and evidence-based family interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Experience developing groups, educational programming, or clinical curriculum preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative programming that engages clients and families.
• Experience working with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Ideal Candidate is someone who:

• Is passionate about helping families heal
• Thinks creatively and enjoys building programs from the ground up.
• Can lead groups and family sessions with confidence and warmth.
• Works collaboratively and values feedback from an interdisciplinary team.
• Balances clinical excellence with flexibility, innovation, and curiosity.
• Believes that lasting recovery is strengthened through healthy relationships and family involvement.