Mental Health Therapist

ARC Health; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

Life insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Clinical supervision

Continuing Education allowance

Billing & credentialing support

Telehealth options

Job summary

Denver Wellness Associates is seeking a Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) in a hybrid role based out of Cherry Creek Office, Denver, CO. Compensation is $55 per session, paid bi-weekly, with an annual earning potential up to $80,000.

Schedule offers office hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; options for full-time or part-time employment. Responsibilities include evaluating client needs, developing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy, and coordinating with the medical

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted license: LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LPCC in Colorado.
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT).

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 and refer to emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Provide written documentation 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.
• Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the treatment plan.
• Maintain appropriate documentation including billing information.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge via continuing education, staff meetings, workshops.

Skills

CBT

DBT

EMDR

ACT

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or related field

Tools

EHR

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Description

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC)

Compensation: $55 per session; paid bi-weekly
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time - ~26 sessions/week (Exempt) or W-2 Part-Time - ~13 sessions/week (Non-Exempt) Employee
Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location: This is a hybridrole based out of our Cherry Creek Office

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: $55 per session; paid bi-weekly; estimated annual earning potential of up to $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*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• 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 license: LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LPCC 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].