Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)

Denver Wellness Associates; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA options

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Clinical supervision

Continuing Education allowance

Billing, credentialing, scheduling and

intake support

Flexible scheduling and telehealth

Job summary

Denver Wellness Associates seeks a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) to provide high-quality outpatient care as part of a team.

You will perform diagnostic evaluations and deliver evidence-based treatments including individual, family, marital, and group therapies. A master’s degree and CO licensure are required; CBT/DBT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted independent license in Colorado (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC).
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT).
• Ability to provide therapy independently.
• Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms with HIPAA adherence.
• Experience with diverse populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.).
• Outpatient or group practice experience.
• Positive teamwork and communication as documented by supervisor or feedback.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from physicians and mid-level providers.
• Conduct initial evaluations and develop customized treatment plans.
• Provide counseling/talk therapy per professional standards.
• Formulate differential diagnoses for mild to moderate mental health conditions.
• Develop short- and long-term counseling plans for patients.
• Consult with medical director on complex cases and medications.
• Identify urgent mental health conditions and refer if needed.
• Document sessions, assessments, and interventions.
• Conduct group counseling using CBT.
• Follow up to evaluate care plans and modify as needed.

Skills

Evidence-based therapies

Independent practice

HIPAA-compliant

Telehealth experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling/Marital & Family Therapy

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)

Compensation: Initially $60,000 salary for the first 3 month and then transition to $55 per session; paid bi-weekly
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time, ~26 sessions/week (Exempt) Employee (25 clinical hours + 1 hour paid meeting)
Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 1 days per week virtual. Can schedule sessions outside of hours (evenings/weekends).
Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Cherry Creek Office

Role Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) to become a part of the Denver Wellness Associates team! Your focus will be on providing high quality, outpatient, patient care as part of a team. You will provide diagnostic evaluations and subsequent focused treatment using a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions and various treatment modalities including individual, family, marital, and group psychotherapies. In this position, you will meet with clients, analyze their mental health status, and develop a course of therapy to address their issues. You may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. You should have some experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions. Our ideal applicant has a master’s degree in psychology or social work and a license from the state. Clinical experience and CBT or DBT experience is also a requirement.

Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from physicians and mid-level providers.
• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
• Provide counseling/talk therapy to scheduled patients utilizing professional counseling standards.
• Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care.
• Consults with medical director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers.
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions
• Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate.
• Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the treatment plan.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $45 per session for Pre-Licensed Therapists; $55 per session for Licensed Therapists; paid bi-weekly; estimated annual earning potential between $70-80,000/year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Weekly, clinical supervision and ongoing support as required for clinical licensure
• Continuing Education allowance
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
  *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Active, unrestricted independent license: Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in Colorado
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
• Ability to provide therapy independently
• Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms with adherance to HIPAA
• Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
• Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
• Demonstrates positive behavior, attitude, and commitment as documented by supervising physician, patient satisfaction surveys, and feedback from other personnel.
• Work with physicians, mid-levels and other members of medical care teams to evaluate patient conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork, cooperative efforts, prompt and attentive service to patients and colleagues.

About Denver Wellness Associates

Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being. We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care. With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Denver Wellness Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Denver Wellness Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Denver Wellness Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [e-mail].