Counselor Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Counselor jobs in Colorado Springs are concentrated in behavioral health, education, and veterans' services, with demand across the Midtown corridor, the Briargate business district, and the areas surrounding Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base. Employers actively hiring include Embrave, Chenega Corporation, and Cedar Springs Hospital. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerEmbrave
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work
Companies hiring8
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Military Family Life Counselor School
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Chenega Corporation
Military Family Life Counselor School
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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STUDENT LIFE COUNSELOR (School Social Worker)
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Cedar Springs Hospital
STUDENT LIFE COUNSELOR (School Social Worker)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Addictions Counselor
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Embrave
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Military Family Life Counselor School
Chenega Corporation·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job functions:
Master's degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
The Military Family Life Counselor School will provide face-to-face direct, non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling services to children under the age of 18 for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions. Will exercise discretion and independent judgment to provide appropriate information, coaching, training, and education to the children.
Responsibilities:
AMERICAN HOSPITAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
The Military Family Life Counselor School will provide face-to-face direct, non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling services to children under the age of 18 for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions. Will exercise discretion and independent judgment to provide appropriate information, coaching, training, and education to the children.
- Partners with and augments activities of Schools to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve families.
- Identifies family needs and provides a “get-well” plan in compliance with non-medical counseling scope.
- Provides face-to-face non-medical problem-solving counseling to children when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service members, including the following activities:
- Develops and/or uses approved training and education programs and materials and advises on requests for new or revised presentations by military leadership.
- Provides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting system.
- Accurately Record all required deliverables via portal site as outlined below:
- Availability for Services Tool: Must be completed at the start and end of each shift daily to accurately reflect hours of service the provider is available to provide services on the installation.
- Activity Form Submission: All activity forms are to be completed and submitted via the portal within 24 hours of the initial contact with the client. All forms submitted should be complete and correct to accurately reflect the services provided.
- Face to Face and Ancillary Contact Goals: All providers are required to average a 7-hour workday, based on activity form submission, per week. This should include 5 hours of face-to-face contact and 3 hours of ancillary contacts daily. If there are any hinderances to this goal the provider should notify their supervisor immediately.
- Daily timekeeping requirements for both Employer and Government/Prime Contractor
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in clinically relevant field from accredited university required.
- Possess and maintain a full license to practice independently in one of the US states and territories as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, or Psychologist without restrictions or supervision (i.e. LCSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, etc.)
- Minimum two (2) years of post-license experience working with children in the areas of relationships, behavior management, coping skills, child development, separation, stress management, single parenting, step-parenting, family separation, reunion and reintegration, assessments and referrals preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- May tailor activities to address the specific goals for a certain child or youth, family, classroom, or program.
- Shall be responsive to specific factors such as the population served, reflecting the values and mission of the MFLC Program for the duration of the counselor's relationship with the early care and education programs.
- Depending on the age of the child or youth, may be required to provide services to adults (including parents) on behalf of children and youth in schools, and pediatric care settings (Healthy Steps pilot).
- Demonstrated counseling competence required.
- Ability to obtain CNACI security clearance.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Chenega Corporation
Military Family Life Counselor School
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
Master's degree
Job Description
Overview:
The Military Family Life Counselor School will provide face-to-face direct, non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling services to children under the age of 18 for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions. Will exercise discretion and independent judgment to provide appropriate information, coaching, training, and education to the children.
Responsibilities:
AMERICAN HOSPITAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
The Military Family Life Counselor School will provide face-to-face direct, non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling services to children under the age of 18 for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions. Will exercise discretion and independent judgment to provide appropriate information, coaching, training, and education to the children.
- Partners with and augments activities of Schools to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve families.
- Identifies family needs and provides a “get-well” plan in compliance with non-medical counseling scope.
- Provides face-to-face non-medical problem-solving counseling to children when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service members, including the following activities:
- Develops and/or uses approved training and education programs and materials and advises on requests for new or revised presentations by military leadership.
- Provides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting system.
- Accurately Record all required deliverables via portal site as outlined below:
- Availability for Services Tool: Must be completed at the start and end of each shift daily to accurately reflect hours of service the provider is available to provide services on the installation.
- Activity Form Submission: All activity forms are to be completed and submitted via the portal within 24 hours of the initial contact with the client. All forms submitted should be complete and correct to accurately reflect the services provided.
- Face to Face and Ancillary Contact Goals: All providers are required to average a 7-hour workday, based on activity form submission, per week. This should include 5 hours of face-to-face contact and 3 hours of ancillary contacts daily. If there are any hinderances to this goal the provider should notify their supervisor immediately.
- Daily timekeeping requirements for both Employer and Government/Prime Contractor
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in clinically relevant field from accredited university required.
- Possess and maintain a full license to practice independently in one of the US states and territories as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, or Psychologist without restrictions or supervision (i.e. LCSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, etc.)
- Minimum two (2) years of post-license experience working with children in the areas of relationships, behavior management, coping skills, child development, separation, stress management, single parenting, step-parenting, family separation, reunion and reintegration, assessments and referrals preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- May tailor activities to address the specific goals for a certain child or youth, family, classroom, or program.
- Shall be responsive to specific factors such as the population served, reflecting the values and mission of the MFLC Program for the duration of the counselor's relationship with the early care and education programs.
- Depending on the age of the child or youth, may be required to provide services to adults (including parents) on behalf of children and youth in schools, and pediatric care settings (Healthy Steps pilot).
- Demonstrated counseling competence required.
- Ability to obtain CNACI security clearance.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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Counselor Jobs in Colorado Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a counselor job in Colorado Springs?
Focus your search on Colorado Springs's largest counselor-hiring sectors: military family services near Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, behavioral health agencies in the Midtown corridor, and K-12 and higher education institutions across the city. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, or working with military and veteran populations stand out in this market. Tailoring your application to these community-specific needs gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire counselors in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs counselor roles are posted by Embrave, Chenega Corporation, and Cedar Springs Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market includes a strong mix of nonprofit behavioral health agencies, military installation support contractors, school districts, and outpatient mental health clinics that consistently recruit across specialties.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Colorado Springs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by specialty, as many counselor roles require in-person client contact. About 50% of counselor openings tied to Colorado Springs are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth counseling and EAP counseling representing the strongest opportunities for fully remote work in this market.
How can I get a counselor job in Colorado Springs with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Colorado Springs is through community behavioral health centers and military family support programs, which regularly hire counselors at the associate or intern level. Roles such as case manager, crisis line counselor, and youth counselor at nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region often serve as launching points. Volunteering or completing a practicum with a local agency connected to Fort Carson family programs or Colorado Springs school districts adds direct local experience that hiring managers here notice.
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