Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Colorado
Mental Health Counselor jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where behavioral health demand stretches from community mental health centers and integrated care clinics to veterans' services and private group practices. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include UCHealth, Centura Health, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health. The most in-demand specialties are substance use counseling, trauma-informed care, and school-based mental health, with openings available at every level from associate-licensed candidates working toward full licensure to experienced clinicians in supervisory roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What we do:
Third Way Center is seeking full time mental health counselors to work as members of a multidisciplinary treatment team at one of our residential facilities working with high risk youth ages 13-20. We are looking for a creative and dynamic set of people who like to be challenged and seek to learn and better themselves professionally and personally. Our mission is to provide a continuum of services in a home-like environment where at-risk youth can work through their traumas, learn to take responsibility for their actions and lives to become productive members of society.
Our MHC's are active members of the treatment team that carry out our programmatic goals as well as work with the youth on their own treatment goals.
What you do:
- Milieu management including counseling and crisis intervention when needed.
- Knowledge of the histories and plans for all youth in order to give individualized care.
- Teaching different skills based on their current abilities in order to enhance their opportunity for normalization and self determination.
- Ability to work as a team and take direction utilizing resident's treatment plans is a must.
What we offer:
Benefits: We have a generous vacation package. This position comes with full benefits including medical, health, dental, vision, flex, accident, and disability options. As your employer we pay 72.5% of your premiums for health and dental for the first five year, that increases to 90% after your fifth anniversary. We also offer 403b matching after one year of employment and participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!!
What's needed:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social work or related field. Can substitute two years of experience for educational requirements. The candidate must also possess a current valid Colorado driver's license, have a clean driving (no DUI/DWAI in the last five years) and criminal record, be at least 22 years of age and have the ability to obtain QMAP, and CPR/First Aid certification. Additionally, the candidate must pass an extensive background and DMV check as well. We follow Federal Drug Screening laws.
Schedule: We are residential treatment and thus are open 24/7/365. Schedules include evening and weekend hours.
Third Way Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What we do:
Third Way Center is seeking full time mental health counselors to work as members of a multidisciplinary treatment team at one of our residential facilities working with high risk youth ages 13-20. We are looking for a creative and dynamic set of people who like to be challenged and seek to learn and better themselves professionally and personally. Our mission is to provide a continuum of services in a home-like environment where at-risk youth can work through their traumas, learn to take responsibility for their actions and lives to become productive members of society.
Our MHC's are active members of the treatment team that carry out our programmatic goals as well as work with the youth on their own treatment goals.
What you do:
- Milieu management including counseling and crisis intervention when needed.
- Knowledge of the histories and plans for all youth in order to give individualized care.
- Teaching different skills based on their current abilities in order to enhance their opportunity for normalization and self determination.
- Ability to work as a team and take direction utilizing resident's treatment plans is a must.
What we offer:
Benefits: We have a generous vacation package. This position comes with full benefits including medical, health, dental, vision, flex, accident, and disability options. As your employer we pay 72.5% of your premiums for health and dental for the first five year, that increases to 90% after your fifth anniversary. We also offer 403b matching after one year of employment and participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!!
What's needed:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social work or related field. Can substitute two years of experience for educational requirements. The candidate must also possess a current valid Colorado driver's license, have a clean driving (no DUI/DWAI in the last five years) and criminal record, be at least 22 years of age and have the ability to obtain QMAP, and CPR/First Aid certification. Additionally, the candidate must pass an extensive background and DMV check as well. We follow Federal Drug Screening laws.
Schedule: We are residential treatment and thus are open 24/7/365. Schedules include evening and weekend hours.
Third Way Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado LPC, LMFT, LAC, or LCSW license or documented eligibility for licensure
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to complete behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Familiarity with Colorado Medicaid billing requirements and managed care coordination
Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health counselor in Colorado?
You become a mental health counselor in Colorado by earning a master's degree in counseling or a related field and applying through the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential. Most applicants begin as Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCC) while completing supervised post-graduate hours, then pass the National Counselor Examination before obtaining full licensure. Substance use counselors pursue the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential through the same board.
Which companies hire mental health counselors in Colorado?
Employers hiring mental health counselors in Colorado right now include Shiloh House, Third Way Center, and North Range Behavioral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's robust community mental health center network and integrated behavioral health movement within primary care create consistent openings across both nonprofit and health system employers statewide.
Which Colorado cities have the most mental health counselor jobs?
Longmont, Denver, and Greeley account for the most mental health counselor openings in Colorado. Denver dominates the market as the state's largest population center and home to major health systems, county human services agencies, and a dense concentration of private group practices, while Colorado Springs and Boulder draw hiring from military and veterans' behavioral health programs, university counseling centers, and expanding community health networks.
Are there remote mental health counselor jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because telehealth has become a permanent part of how Colorado behavioral health providers deliver care. About 67% of mental health counselor openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting strong telehealth adoption across the state. Fully remote positions are most common in individual therapy and crisis line counseling, while assessment-heavy, group therapy, and school-based roles typically require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a mental health counselor in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), which allows you to work under supervision while accumulating the hours required for full LPC licensure. Large Colorado employers such as Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Partners, and Diversus Health regularly hire associate-licensed or pre-licensed clinicians into supervised staff therapist roles. Candidates moving from adjacent positions such as case manager, crisis intervention specialist, or behavioral health technician also have a strong footing, and completing a supervised practicum at a Colorado community mental health center sharpens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings to identify roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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