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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Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW)
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs
Locations: Denver
Compensation: $43.27/ hour (Contract)
Schedule: 40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15–30 hours per week may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
Employment Type: Contract
Timeline: Grant through 12/31/2026, recurring funding applications completed every year
Schedule / Hours
40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15–30 hours per week (Available for on-call crisis management) may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing. We create, operate, and advocate for transformational housing communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. We currently operate two Tiny Home Villages and three Safe Outdoor Spaces for people experiencing homelessness in Denver.
Colorado Village Collaborative is seeking a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fill a contract position located in Denver. This person needs to be a strong group and individual therapist, demonstrate insight and understanding with the unhoused population both literal and chronic, be able to shift between intervention models in order to meet the needs of each client(s), be detail-oriented, and possess strong skills for follow-up.
This will be a contractor position with a period lasting until the end of 2026 and does not come with benefits.
Potential for contract extension.
Pay: $43.27/ hour (Contract)
Scope of Work:
- Provide group and individual therapy to unhoused population
- Facilitate individual and group process
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral interventions as needed for participants
- Responsible for treatment, collateral contacts, behavioral contracts, and treatment planning and client record management for an assigned caseload
- Maintain awareness, understanding, and compliance with all policies/procedures, memos, emergent issues/needs, and behavioral and safety plans or special monitoring
- Address any emergent issues, including documentation, treatment plan revisions, etc.
- Accurate and thorough discharge planning to promote the continuity of appropriate care
Internal Evaluation Metrics:
Benchmarks will be set in conjunction with the Program Directors
Manage case notes
Comply with confidentiality statutes and regulations including to HIPAA
Maintain record keeping related to grant funding requirements
Collect data and measure project outcomes
Areas of Specialty
- Trauma
- Dual diagnosis
- Complex PTSD and other prevalence of mental health conditions
- Racial/ethnic minorities
- Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender clients
- Substance misuse / harm reduction
- Addiction counseling
How to Apply:
Your cover letter should speak to your experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or life challenges and should highlight if you have lived experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or substance misuse recovery.
Colorado Village Collaborative is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy.
Requirements:Qualifications and Skills Needed:
- LCSW or LPC preferred, will consider working towards licensure
- CAC and Psychotherapist will be considered
- Must be registered with DORA
- Professional liability insurance
- Experience with unhoused population preferred
- Primary mental health experience preferred
- Must possess a valid drivers license and have a reliable form of transportation
- A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
- Passion for advancing solutions to homelessness
- Ability to work independently
Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW)
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs
Locations: Denver
Compensation: $43.27/ hour (Contract)
Schedule: 40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15–30 hours per week may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
Employment Type: Contract
Timeline: Grant through 12/31/2026, recurring funding applications completed every year
Schedule / Hours
40 hours per week preferred; however, a flexible schedule of approximately 15–30 hours per week (Available for on-call crisis management) may be considered based on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing. We create, operate, and advocate for transformational housing communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. We currently operate two Tiny Home Villages and three Safe Outdoor Spaces for people experiencing homelessness in Denver.
Colorado Village Collaborative is seeking a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fill a contract position located in Denver. This person needs to be a strong group and individual therapist, demonstrate insight and understanding with the unhoused population both literal and chronic, be able to shift between intervention models in order to meet the needs of each client(s), be detail-oriented, and possess strong skills for follow-up.
This will be a contractor position with a period lasting until the end of 2026 and does not come with benefits.
Potential for contract extension.
Pay: $43.27/ hour (Contract)
Scope of Work:
- Provide group and individual therapy to unhoused population
- Facilitate individual and group process
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral interventions as needed for participants
- Responsible for treatment, collateral contacts, behavioral contracts, and treatment planning and client record management for an assigned caseload
- Maintain awareness, understanding, and compliance with all policies/procedures, memos, emergent issues/needs, and behavioral and safety plans or special monitoring
- Address any emergent issues, including documentation, treatment plan revisions, etc.
- Accurate and thorough discharge planning to promote the continuity of appropriate care
Internal Evaluation Metrics:
Benchmarks will be set in conjunction with the Program Directors
Manage case notes
Comply with confidentiality statutes and regulations including to HIPAA
Maintain record keeping related to grant funding requirements
Collect data and measure project outcomes
Areas of Specialty
- Trauma
- Dual diagnosis
- Complex PTSD and other prevalence of mental health conditions
- Racial/ethnic minorities
- Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender clients
- Substance misuse / harm reduction
- Addiction counseling
How to Apply:
Your cover letter should speak to your experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or life challenges and should highlight if you have lived experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or substance misuse recovery.
Colorado Village Collaborative is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy.
Requirements:Qualifications and Skills Needed:
- LCSW or LPC preferred, will consider working towards licensure
- CAC and Psychotherapist will be considered
- Must be registered with DORA
- Professional liability insurance
- Experience with unhoused population preferred
- Primary mental health experience preferred
- Must possess a valid drivers license and have a reliable form of transportation
- A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
- Passion for advancing solutions to homelessness
- Ability to work independently
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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, North Range Behavioral Health, and Colorado Women's Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Greeley, and Denver 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 50% of mental health counselor openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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