Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in Colorado
Behavioral Health Clinician jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where large systems like UCHealth, Centura Health, and the Colorado Department of Human Services maintain consistent demand. The most in-demand specialties include crisis intervention, substance use disorder treatment, and community mental health, with openings at every level from associate clinician to licensed clinical supervisor. Colorado's behavioral health workforce shortage has made it one of the more active hiring markets in the Mountain West. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
Pathways Services is seeking a Colorado-licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to provide in-person behavioral health and substance use services in Delta, Colorado on a 1099 independent contractor basis.
The clinician will provide assessments, individual counseling, treatment planning, and related clinical services to adults who may be experiencing behavioral health concerns, substance use, housing instability, justice-system involvement, or other complex needs.
Duties
- Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Provide individual counseling and other appropriate clinical services.
- Develop treatment plans and maintain timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate care with Pathways staff and community partners when appropriate.
- Maintain reliable follow-through with accepted referrals and clients.
Skills
- Current Colorado behavioral health license appropriate to the services provided.
- LPC, LCSW, or LMFT strongly preferred
- Strong assessment, counseling, treatment-planning, and documentation skills.
- Experience with behavioral health and/or substance use services.
- Comfortable working with complex or underserved populations.
- Medicaid experience preferred.
Compensation & Schedule
- 1099 independent contractor.
- Compensation: 60% of collected clinical revenue.
- No guaranteed hours or caseload.
- Approximately 5–15 hours per week depending on referrals and clinician availability.
- Flexible schedule.
- Regular in-person availability in Delta is required.
Pathways provides office space, EHR access, billing and claims support, credentialing assistance, administrative support, and referrals.
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
Pathways Services is seeking a Colorado-licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to provide in-person behavioral health and substance use services in Delta, Colorado on a 1099 independent contractor basis.
The clinician will provide assessments, individual counseling, treatment planning, and related clinical services to adults who may be experiencing behavioral health concerns, substance use, housing instability, justice-system involvement, or other complex needs.
Duties
- Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Provide individual counseling and other appropriate clinical services.
- Develop treatment plans and maintain timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate care with Pathways staff and community partners when appropriate.
- Maintain reliable follow-through with accepted referrals and clients.
Skills
- Current Colorado behavioral health license appropriate to the services provided.
- LPC, LCSW, or LMFT strongly preferred
- Strong assessment, counseling, treatment-planning, and documentation skills.
- Experience with behavioral health and/or substance use services.
- Comfortable working with complex or underserved populations.
- Medicaid experience preferred.
Compensation & Schedule
- 1099 independent contractor.
- Compensation: 60% of collected clinical revenue.
- No guaranteed hours or caseload.
- Approximately 5–15 hours per week depending on referrals and clinician availability.
- Flexible schedule.
- Regular in-person availability in Delta is required.
Pathways provides office space, EHR access, billing and claims support, credentialing assistance, administrative support, and referrals.
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health clinician jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license issued by DORA required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Credible
- Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans
- Valid Colorado driver's license preferred for community-based or mobile positions
Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health clinician in Colorado?
You earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, then apply for licensure through the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations under DORA. Depending on your discipline, you pursue an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT credential, each requiring supervised post-graduate hours and a passing score on the relevant national exam. Many Colorado employers will hire candidates who hold a provisional license while completing the supervised experience requirement.
Which companies hire behavioral health clinicians in Colorado?
Colorado behavioral health clinician roles are posted by COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, Children's Hospital Colorado, and AdventHealth Porter and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's mix of large integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and state-funded programs creates consistent openings across the clinical spectrum.
Which Colorado cities have the most behavioral health clinician jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock account for the highest concentration of behavioral health clinician openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share because of its density of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and state agency offices, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins reflect strong regional demand from military populations, university communities, and expanding suburban health networks.
Are there remote behavioral health clinician jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because telehealth became a permanent fixture in Colorado's behavioral health system after statewide policy changes expanded coverage for virtual sessions. About 33% of behavioral health clinician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth platforms and outpatient counseling practices driving the majority of those positions.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health clinician in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a provisional or registered psychotherapist credential through DORA and targeting community mental health centers, which regularly hire pre-licensed clinicians for supervised roles. Large Colorado employers like UCHealth and the Jefferson Center for Mental Health run associate-level clinician programs that pair new graduates with licensed supervisors. Coming from a case manager, crisis line counselor, or behavioral health technician role also helps, and completing a Colorado-based field placement during your graduate program adds a direct hiring connection.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, community mental health centers, and outpatient practices. Find the roles that fit your license level and specialty, then apply directly to each employer.
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