Outpatient Therapist/Counselor

Northpointrecoveryholdingsllc; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC is seeking an Outpatient Therapist/Counselor in Littleton, CO to provide individual, group and family therapy within an adult outpatient program. The role coordinates master treatment and discharge plans, communicating with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care and compliance.

Schedule is typical weekday hours with competitive hourly compensation. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Mental Health or Social Sciences, active state licensure,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field required.
• Active substance use or mental health licensure in the state of treatment.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, assessments and group facilitation to individuals and families.
• Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality client care.
• Develop written treatment plans with client and family involvement.
• Document assessments and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and participate in QA/compliance activities.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Outpatient Therapist/Counselor

Reports To: Program Director

Location: Northpoint Littleton (Adult outpatient in Littleton, CO)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm or 12:30pm-9pm

Compensation: $28-45/hour

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Now celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025, Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders through the Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint. Operating under an in‑network, commercial insurance model, Northpoint has grown exclusively through de novo expansion—from two facilities to seventeen across the Western U.S.—with more planned in both existing and new markets. We’re guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction. Our mission is simple: saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, and treating every individual with empathy and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Therapist/Counselor will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of clients. This individual will act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi‑disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each client. The Therapist/Counselor will provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned clients, as required by contractual and licensure obligations. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Counselor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide counseling, assessments and group facilitation to individuals and families
• Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality client care
• Provide orientation and education to clients, families and others to aid in the therapeutic process
• Collaborate with assigned clients in the development of written treatment plans; include client and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning
• Monitor clients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions
• Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality client care
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
• Provide clinical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services
• Coordinate with community based providers and referral sources to ensure optimal levels of care and treatment outcomes, post discharge
• Case staffing and individual case supervision
• Facilitate individual and group therapy
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree of Mental Health or Social Sciences, or commensurate experience required
• Must hold an active substance use or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
• 1+ year of experience in relevant field required
• Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating clients assigned
• Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients