Clinical Therapist Jobs in Colorado
Clinical Therapist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in behavioral health centers, community mental health agencies, hospital systems, and school-based programs, with demand steady at every level from recent graduates to licensed clinical supervisors. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins anchor the largest share of openings, and established employers such as UCHealth, Centura Health, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health maintain consistent clinical therapist hiring throughout the year. The most in-demand specialties are trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder treatment, and child and adolescent mental health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Family Care Center, we are on a mission to transform lives by elevating behavioral health care. Our journey began in 2016 when two U.S. Army Veterans founded Family Care Center to help service members, Veterans and their families. We continue that tradition today, caring for people of all ages across a broad range of conditions with nearly 30 outpatient clinics in communities across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.
If you’d like to work for one of the nation's fastest-growing behavioral health providers while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to make a positive impact on the well-being of your local community, we look forward to hearing from you.
- WE FOCUS ON YOU, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR PATIENTS: Our comprehensive support system enables you to build a robust and profitable caseload, while ensuring you have the autonomy, time and resources to deliver exceptional care.
- BALANCED LIFESTYLE AND OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with no on-call, weekend or evening hours. Dedicate more time to your patients with top-notch administrative staff and feel supported in our beautiful, modern clinics.
- CLINICIAN-LED CARE: Family Care Center clinics are run by clinicians. That means we empower each of our providers with the autonomy to make the best decisions for them and their patients.
- UNPARALLELED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Paths to grow your career and engage in research and continuing education, enriching your professional journey.
- ADVANCED TIME-SAVING TECHNOLOGY: Dedicate more time to your patients with AI-supported clinical documentation and a behavioral-health focused EHR.
- COLLABORATIVE TEAM: Join forces with a diverse clinical team comprised of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs/PAs, psychologists, TMS specialists and support staff to provide comprehensive care.
- IMPRESSIVE RETENTION RATES: Our compassionate, welcoming approach has helped us earn a higher-than-average provider retention rate of 88%.
- PROVEN OUTCOMES: Our track record of superior outcomes, as reported by our patients, demonstrates our dedication to delivering high-quality care.
- COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: We prioritize your overall well-being and financial security. Enjoy a full suite of competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, fertility, retirement, wellness, profit sharing and more.
Position Overview: Functions as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician, offering counseling and mental health services encompassing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and related psychological concerns. Therapists strive to meet patients' social needs and coordinate referrals to internal or external sources for specialized care, hospitalization, or advanced psychiatric evaluations and interventions as necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health counseling services in our office setting
- Conduct initial assessments and comprehensive evaluations to determine clients' mental health needs
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and clients' goals
- Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy to clients using various therapeutic modalities
- Monitor client progress while maintaining ethical and legal standards by keeping accurate and up-to-date client records to ensure compliance with treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients
- Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings, and continuing education activities to enhance professional development
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with individuals ranging from children to geriatric populations
- Demonstrates experience in implementing evidence-based treatments for various behavioral health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
- State licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
- Registered play therapist preferred
Total Annual Compensation:
- $81,200 – $119,000+ (based on experience and patient care) Base salary is determined by years of experience (YOE). Includes bi-weekly premium pay, with additional earnings for hours above target. Also eligible for specialty services outcomes bonuses (TMS & IOP).
Location: Parker Clinic - 10120 Twenty Mile Rd, Ste.100, Parker, CO 80134
Family Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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At Family Care Center, we are on a mission to transform lives by elevating behavioral health care. Our journey began in 2016 when two U.S. Army Veterans founded Family Care Center to help service members, Veterans and their families. We continue that tradition today, caring for people of all ages across a broad range of conditions with nearly 30 outpatient clinics in communities across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.
If you’d like to work for one of the nation's fastest-growing behavioral health providers while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to make a positive impact on the well-being of your local community, we look forward to hearing from you.
- WE FOCUS ON YOU, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR PATIENTS: Our comprehensive support system enables you to build a robust and profitable caseload, while ensuring you have the autonomy, time and resources to deliver exceptional care.
- BALANCED LIFESTYLE AND OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with no on-call, weekend or evening hours. Dedicate more time to your patients with top-notch administrative staff and feel supported in our beautiful, modern clinics.
- CLINICIAN-LED CARE: Family Care Center clinics are run by clinicians. That means we empower each of our providers with the autonomy to make the best decisions for them and their patients.
- UNPARALLELED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Paths to grow your career and engage in research and continuing education, enriching your professional journey.
- ADVANCED TIME-SAVING TECHNOLOGY: Dedicate more time to your patients with AI-supported clinical documentation and a behavioral-health focused EHR.
- COLLABORATIVE TEAM: Join forces with a diverse clinical team comprised of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs/PAs, psychologists, TMS specialists and support staff to provide comprehensive care.
- IMPRESSIVE RETENTION RATES: Our compassionate, welcoming approach has helped us earn a higher-than-average provider retention rate of 88%.
- PROVEN OUTCOMES: Our track record of superior outcomes, as reported by our patients, demonstrates our dedication to delivering high-quality care.
- COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: We prioritize your overall well-being and financial security. Enjoy a full suite of competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, fertility, retirement, wellness, profit sharing and more.
Position Overview: Functions as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician, offering counseling and mental health services encompassing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and related psychological concerns. Therapists strive to meet patients' social needs and coordinate referrals to internal or external sources for specialized care, hospitalization, or advanced psychiatric evaluations and interventions as necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health counseling services in our office setting
- Conduct initial assessments and comprehensive evaluations to determine clients' mental health needs
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and clients' goals
- Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy to clients using various therapeutic modalities
- Monitor client progress while maintaining ethical and legal standards by keeping accurate and up-to-date client records to ensure compliance with treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients
- Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings, and continuing education activities to enhance professional development
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with individuals ranging from children to geriatric populations
- Demonstrates experience in implementing evidence-based treatments for various behavioral health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
- State licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
- Registered play therapist preferred
Total Annual Compensation:
- $81,200 – $119,000+ (based on experience and patient care) Base salary is determined by years of experience (YOE). Includes bi-weekly premium pay, with additional earnings for hours above target. Also eligible for specialty services outcomes bonuses (TMS & IOP).
Location: Parker Clinic - 10120 Twenty Mile Rd, Ste.100, Parker, CO 80134
Family Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical therapist jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, or equivalent state-issued clinical license
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a behavioral health or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, treatment planning, and progress evaluations independently
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care approaches
Clinical Therapist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical therapist in Colorado?
Becoming a clinical therapist in Colorado requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field followed by supervised post-degree hours and a state licensing exam. The Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners or the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners oversees licensure depending on your degree. Most employers require a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential before independent practice.
Which companies hire clinical therapists in Colorado?
Employers hiring clinical therapists in Colorado right now include SOL Mental Health, UCHealth, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's robust network of community mental health centers and integrated hospital systems means clinical therapist openings appear regularly across both rural and urban settings statewide.
Which Colorado cities have the most clinical therapist jobs?
Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Parker have the most clinical therapist openings in Colorado. Denver leads because of its concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations, while Colorado Springs benefits from a large population base and active military community driving behavioral health demand, and Fort Collins is supported by Colorado State University's affiliated clinics and a growing regional health infrastructure.
Are there remote clinical therapist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth platforms have made talk therapy well suited to remote delivery. About 42% of clinical therapist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a genuine shift in how behavioral health care is delivered. Individual therapy, care coordination, and psychiatric consultation roles are the most commonly offered remotely, while group therapy and intensive outpatient programs typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a clinical therapist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or provisional license role at a community mental health center, where supervised hours count toward full licensure. Organizations such as Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the Mental Health Center of Denver, and WellPower regularly hire provisionally licensed therapists and provide the clinical supervision Colorado requires. Moving laterally from a case manager, crisis counselor, or mental health technician position at one of these agencies is also a common door into clinical roles.
Where can I find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each one.
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