Child Therapist Jobs in Colorado
Child Therapist jobs in Colorado are open across Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Broomfield and other Colorado metros, with employers like Children's Hospital Colorado and Sewall Child Development Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist I provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatients and/or outpatients referred to the OT department. Provides supervision for therapy aides/assistants and students with specific patients or tasks as appropriate. Provides continuous consultation and education to families. The Occupational Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).
Additional Information
Location: Telstar Occupational Therapy
Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
* Shift: Monday - Saturday; 4x10 hours/day or option for 5x8 hour shifts (Saturday requirement).
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
Independently evaluates children from birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
Provides consultation and education to families.
* Treat children with a variety of diagnoses, and in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Clinical Practice Specialist and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees: Bachelor of Science
Area of Study: Occupational Therapy
Experience: Preference for 2 or more years of experience and experience in the Sensory Integration and Autism practice area to support patient care.
Licenses & Certifications: Occupational Therapist Registered National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
* Additional Requirements: License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist I provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatients and/or outpatients referred to the OT department. Provides supervision for therapy aides/assistants and students with specific patients or tasks as appropriate. Provides continuous consultation and education to families. The Occupational Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).
Additional Information
Location: Telstar Occupational Therapy
Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
* Shift: Monday - Saturday; 4x10 hours/day or option for 5x8 hour shifts (Saturday requirement).
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
Independently evaluates children from birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
Provides consultation and education to families.
* Treat children with a variety of diagnoses, and in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Clinical Practice Specialist and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees: Bachelor of Science
Area of Study: Occupational Therapy
Experience: Preference for 2 or more years of experience and experience in the Sensory Integration and Autism practice area to support patient care.
Licenses & Certifications: Occupational Therapist Registered National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
* Additional Requirements: License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Child Therapist Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- Children's Hospital Colorado16
- Sewall Child Development Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs across Colorado.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
- Active state licensure or associate/resident license with supervision eligibility
- Experience providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents
- Proficiency in at least one evidence-based modality such as TF-CBT or CBT
- Ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic health record system
- Mandatory reporter training and current background clearance for working with minors
Child Therapist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many child therapist jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 17+ child therapist openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Broomfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
How much do child therapists make in Colorado?
Child therapists in Colorado earn a median of about $60,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,030 for the lowest 10% to over $128,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Colorado cities have the most child therapist jobs?
Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Broomfield have the most child therapist openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire child therapists in Colorado?
Employers hiring child therapists in Colorado include Children's Hospital Colorado and Sewall Child Development Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote child therapist jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 0% of child therapist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for child therapist jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to child therapist jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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