Licensed Therapist Jobs in Colorado
Licensed Therapist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in behavioral health systems, community mental health centers, and integrated care settings, with demand reaching from entry-level associate positions to senior clinicians and supervisors. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the largest hiring metros, where organizations like UCHealth, Centura Health, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development of a safety plan with patient, potentially his/her support system, and other professionals to meet behavioral and/or psychological needs.
- Accurately assess high risk cases providing crisis intervention services as needed; determines appropriateness of hospitalization; assesses patients potential for lethality.
- Provide individual and family support and engage them in treatment plan and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy and right to self-determination.
- Is knowledgeable of current clinical conditions, methods, medications, theoretical frameworks, and interventions.
- Utilizes best practices in delivery of behavioral health services in accordance with professional, clinical and KP guidelines.
- Utilizes evidence-based interventions and modalities with sound theoretical base.
- Ability to treat acute, severe cases of chronic conditions including but not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and patient/family to develop and execute patient/family centered care plans and goals. Assist patient, family, social relationships, medical staff, and teammates with care coordination, problem solving and goal setting.
- Provides patient and family education effectively and sensitively to encourage compliance with medical and therapeutic treatment recommendations.
- Promote empowerment of patient in self-management of disease
- Determines and manages appropriate levels of care and service for patients using clinical knowledge, established guidelines and psychiatric consultation.
- Provide consultation for complex situations to providers, staff, and contract agencies in caring for patients.
- Assesses, evaluates, and records patient response to interventions.
- Practices within scope of practice parameters as inferred by licensure, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines.
- Provides an integrated approach to assessment and intervention for patients having difficulty managing their health due to physical health conditions/chronic disease, psychological, behavioral, cognitive, and/or social factors. Maintains high level of clinical expertise.
- Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care/follow-up according to KP guidelines and standards for practice.
- Collaborates to build strong, effective relationships with referrers and their staff to assist in development and communication of plans for co-management of patients and their transition across care settings.
- Lead or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Provide consultation and training to other members of the care team in the area of crisis management and safety assessment.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers, and vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years post masters practice experience.
- Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology or an equivalent Masters degree.
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Colorado) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Colorado) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Colorado) required at hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Taxonomy Code required at hire.
- Experience following legal M1 hold guidelines for hospitalization of patients.
- Experience working in crisis or emergency setting.
- Ability to function effectively in an inter-disciplinary team.
- Training in organizational behavior, human relations, behavioral interviewing, conflict resolution, mental health issues, managing stress and crisis situations.
- Knowledge of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Knowledge of the complex systems of psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment at the community and county levels
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
- Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to colleagues, members, customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
- Working knowledge collaborating with team members and family members, accessing internal and external resources.
- Working knowledge of data collection tools, databases, and word processing programs.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.
- Bi-or multi-lingual.
PrimaryLocation : Colorado,Westminster,Hidden Lake Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : C03|UFCW|Local 7MH
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Department : Colorado Regional Offices - Rgnl Med Fac-Admin-Mental Hlth - 1608
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Licensed Therapist Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth14

- Axis Health System10

- LifeStance Health6

- Ellie Mental Health6

- Thriveworks5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Colorado.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
- Experience with electronic health record platforms used in outpatient or community mental health settings
- Ability to carry a full caseload and meet productivity and documentation requirements
- Familiarity with Medicaid billing, managed care contracts, or community mental health funding structures
Licensed Therapist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed therapist in Colorado?
Licensure in Colorado requires a master's or doctoral degree in a qualifying mental health field followed by supervised post-degree hours completed under a Colorado-licensed supervisor. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies oversees licensure for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, each with its own supervised-experience and examination requirements. Passing the relevant national board exam, such as the NCE or ASWB, is required before a full license is issued.
Which companies hire licensed therapists in Colorado?
Employers hiring licensed therapists in Colorado right now include OptiMindHealth, Axis Health System, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's well-funded community mental health center network and large integrated health systems like UCHealth and Centura Health generate some of the most consistent hiring across the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Littleton account for the largest share of licensed therapist openings in Colorado. Denver leads because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems, community mental health centers, and behavioral health networks, while Colorado Springs and Boulder contribute steady volume through regional health systems, university counseling programs, and a growing demand for outpatient mental health services in those communities.
Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a mainstream delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 44% of licensed therapist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Colorado providers have adopted virtual care. Individual therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing counseling relationships are the services most commonly delivered remotely, while group therapy and intensive outpatient programs more often require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing a registered intern or provisional licensure position while completing required supervised hours under a Colorado-licensed supervisor. Large community mental health centers such as Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Center of Denver, and SummitStone Health Partners regularly hire provisionally licensed clinicians and provide on-site supervision toward full licensure. Roles titled clinical intern, behavioral health technician, or case manager offer adjacent entry points, and candidates who already hold provisional LPC or LSW credentials from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies move to the front of applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Colorado employers. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license type, specialization, and preferred setting, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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