Mental Health Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Mental health jobs in Colorado Springs are in strong demand, concentrated in the Briargate corridor, downtown near Tejon Street, and the Powers Boulevard corridor across community mental health centers, military behavioral health programs, and outpatient private practices. Employers hiring right now include Griffith Centers, Lokiten Behavioral Health, and LifeStance Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Milestone Psychiatry is presently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Colorado Springs location. We are an NP owned, outpatient, mental health practice that has been rapidly growing. We strive to be a collaborative practice with excellent teamwork and a laid back environment.
Candidates should hold:
- Unencumbered Colorado APRN license
- DEA licensure
- Prescriptive Authority (Provisional Prescriptive Authority is acceptable for new graduates).
Schedule: Your schedule is flexible. We are open Monday - Saturday. We are closed on major holidays. You are not obligated to work Saturdays or take call.
Must be able to see children and adults, ages 5 and up.
This is not a remote position.
New PMHNP graduates are welcome to apply.
Our practice will honor your clinical scope of practice (For example, FNPs can only see and manage more common diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, insomnia).
We have a highly diverse patient population and the ideal candidate will be open to working with all populations in a non-judgmental and welcoming format. We offer services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will not be required to see all populations if you have a preference on population.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care to patients across outpatient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Prescribe and manage medications including telehealth and in-person visits for ages 5 and up.
- Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, coordinate care with outside providers as needed, and document findings in EHR/EMR systems.
- Perform or assist with basic procedures as appropriate, monitor responses to medication, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Educate patients and families, promote health coaching, and ensure adherence to treatment plans and follow-up appointments.
Pay: $66.17 - $73.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Milestone Psychiatry is presently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Colorado Springs location. We are an NP owned, outpatient, mental health practice that has been rapidly growing. We strive to be a collaborative practice with excellent teamwork and a laid back environment.
Candidates should hold:
- Unencumbered Colorado APRN license
- DEA licensure
- Prescriptive Authority (Provisional Prescriptive Authority is acceptable for new graduates).
Schedule: Your schedule is flexible. We are open Monday - Saturday. We are closed on major holidays. You are not obligated to work Saturdays or take call.
Must be able to see children and adults, ages 5 and up.
This is not a remote position.
New PMHNP graduates are welcome to apply.
Our practice will honor your clinical scope of practice (For example, FNPs can only see and manage more common diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, insomnia).
We have a highly diverse patient population and the ideal candidate will be open to working with all populations in a non-judgmental and welcoming format. We offer services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will not be required to see all populations if you have a preference on population.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care to patients across outpatient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Prescribe and manage medications including telehealth and in-person visits for ages 5 and up.
- Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, coordinate care with outside providers as needed, and document findings in EHR/EMR systems.
- Perform or assist with basic procedures as appropriate, monitor responses to medication, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Educate patients and families, promote health coaching, and ensure adherence to treatment plans and follow-up appointments.
Pay: $66.17 - $73.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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- Griffith Centers19
- Lokiten Behavioral Health13L
- LifeStance Health6
- State of Colorado6
- Milestone Psychiatry6
Mental Health Jobs in Colorado Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health job in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs hires heavily through its large military behavioral health network at Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, its community mental health centers, and a growing outpatient private practice sector along Briargate and the Powers corridor. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, or military family services stand out in this market. Targeting employers tied to the military community gives you the strongest local edge.
Which companies hire mental healths in Colorado Springs?
Employers hiring mental healths in Colorado Springs right now include Griffith Centers, Lokiten Behavioral Health, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. The local market is a mix of community mental health organizations, hospital systems, private group practices, and contractors serving the military installation community.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Colorado Springs?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the specific role, since direct clinical and crisis work is largely on-site while case management, care coordination, and administrative mental health roles are more commonly remote. About 78% of mental health openings tied to Colorado Springs are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth therapy positions are the most consistently remote roles in the Colorado Springs market.
How can I get a mental health job in Colorado Springs with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Colorado Springs is through community mental health centers, which regularly hire mental health technicians, case manager assistants, and crisis line staff with a bachelor's degree and no prior clinical experience. Centura Health, Cedar Springs Hospital, and nonprofits serving the Fort Carson community often post entry-level behavioral health aide roles. Volunteering or interning with a local crisis center before applying significantly strengthens your candidacy.
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