KidSuccess School-Based Therapist

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Legal/ID Theft

Supplemental insurances

Life/LTD

EAP

401(k)

Paid holidays

Leave program

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking a dedicated school-based mental health counselor to support students within Denver-area schools. The role includes collaboration with school staff, consultation, and comprehensive case management for students and families.

Salary ranges from $57,784 for unlicensed to $60,000 for licensed clinicians, with applications accepted through June 1, 2026. This is a full-time, off-site/community-based position with some home-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
• At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
• Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group therapy to students.
• Provides therapy and psychoeducation to families as needed.
• Collaborates with school staff regarding student needs/behavior.
• Provides crisis intervention support.
• Facilitates referrals for medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation.
• Participates in team meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

English/Spanish

Education

Masters or doctoral in counseling CACREP-accredited

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting school students through school-based mental health counseling. This role includes working collaboratively with school staff, offering consultation and support, and providing comprehensive case management services to students and their families.

Salary

Unlicensed $57, 784

Licensed $60,000

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026

Essential Functions

• Provides individual and group therapy to students.
• Provides therapy and psychoeducation to families of students as needed.
• Consults and collaborates with school staff regarding the needs/behavior of students.
• Provides crisis intervention support.
• Facilitates referrals to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of clients as indicated.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with Agency standards.
• Participates in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.

Experience

• At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.

Other

• Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Certifications/Licensing

• License preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) but not required.
• All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of the date of hire.
• All unlicensed clinicians must register with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to the start date and must remain in active status throughout JFS employment.

Environment

• Off-Site Position: Work primarily takes place in the community with occasional requirements to be at the home office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231.
• Work hours are generally during regular business hours, but some evening or weekend work is required to meet program or client needs.

Essential physical requirements

• Frequent sitting and typing.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel between sites, communicate effectively, and use standard office and mobile equipment.

Physical effort/lifting

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

*If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

JFS EEO Statement

JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 considerations

Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (per CDC guidance) is required before the start of employment.

Agency Overview

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.

We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• flexible spending account
• Legal/ID Theft
• supplemental insurances
• agency-paid Life/LTD
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k)
• 16 paid holidays
• a generous leave program

Salary Description

57,784 - 60,000 annually