Mental Health Counselor (Contractor)

Colorado Village Collaborative; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Village Collaborative is seeking a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide group and individual therapy to unhoused individuals in Denver under a contract through 12/31/2026.

The role requires trauma-informed care, flexibility, and the ability to switch between intervention models. This contractor position carries no benefits but may be extended beyond 2026 depending on funding.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LPC preferred; may pursue licensure.
• Must be registered with DORA.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Experience with unhoused population preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Commitment to anti-oppression and social justice.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy to unhoused population.
• Facilitate individual and group process.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral interventions as needed.
• Responsible for treatment, collateral contacts, and treatment planning and client record management for an assigned caseload.
• Maintain awareness of policies/procedures, emergent issues, and safety plans.
• Address emergent issues including documentation and treatment plan revisions.
• Discharge planning to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Anti-oppression awareness

Education

LCSW or LPC licensure (preferred)

DORA registration

Job description

Description

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW)

Reports to: Senior Director of Programs

Locations: Denver

Compensation: $43.27/ hour (Contract)

Schedule: 40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15-30 hours per week may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.

Employment Type: Contract

Timeline: Grant through 12/31/2026, recurring funding applications completed every year

Schedule / Hours

40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15-30 hours per week (Available for on-call crisis management) may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.

Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing. We create, operate, and advocate for transformational housing communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. We currently operate two Tiny Home Villages and three Safe Outdoor Spaces for people experiencing homelessness in Denver.

Colorado Village Collaborative is seeking a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fill a contract position located in Denver. This person needs to be a strong group and individual therapist, demonstrate insight and understanding with the unhoused population both literal and chronic, be able to shift between intervention models in order to meet the needs of each client(s), be detail-oriented, and possess strong skills for follow-up.

This will be a contractor position with a period lasting until the end of 2026 and does not come with benefits.

Potential for contract extension.

Pay: $43.27/ hour (Contract)

Scope of Work:

• Provide group and individual therapy to unhoused population
• Facilitate individual and group process
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral interventions as needed for participants
• Responsible for treatment, collateral contacts, behavioral contracts, and treatment planning and client record management for an assigned caseload
• Maintain awareness, understanding, and compliance with all policies/procedures, memos, emergent issues/needs, and behavioral and safety plans or special monitoring
• Address any emergent issues, including documentation, treatment plan revisions, etc.
• Accurate and thorough discharge planning to promote the continuity of appropriate care

Internal Evaluation Metrics:

Benchmarks will be set in conjunction with the Program Directors

Manage case notes

Comply with confidentiality statutes and regulations including to HIPAA

Maintain record keeping related to grant funding requirements

Collect data and measure project outcomes

Areas of Specialty

• Trauma
• Dual diagnosis
• Complex PTSD and other prevalence of mental health conditions
• Racial/ethnic minorities
• Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender clients
• Substance misuse / harm reduction
• Addiction counseling

Colorado Village Collaborative is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

• LCSW or LPC preferred, will consider working towards licensure
• CAC and Psychotherapist will be considered
• Must be registered with DORA
• Professional liability insurance
• Experience with unhoused population preferred
• Primary mental health experience preferred
• Must possess a valid drivers license and have a reliable form of transportation
• A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
• Passion for advancing solutions to homelessness
• Ability to work independently