Therapist Jobs in Colorado
Therapist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in behavioral health, community mental health centers, and integrated care settings, with demand running from entry-level associate positions through licensed clinical supervisors. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the largest share of openings, and established employers such as UCHealth, Centura Health, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health have maintained a consistent presence in the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are substance use disorder counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent mental health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About EDCare
EDCare is a leading provider of comprehensive eating disorder treatment, offering a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. Our Denver programs provide multiple levels of care, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Adolescent PHP services, within a supportive and highly specialized clinical environment.
Position Overview
EDCare is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Art Therapist to join our Denver clinical team on a part-time or contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide therapeutic services across three distinct treatment programs, working with both adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The Art Therapist will facilitate three therapeutic art groups each week, utilizing creative expression and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional processing, self-awareness, coping skills, and recovery. Working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary treatment teams, this individual will help foster a safe, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.
Our preferred schedule is Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with groups conducted across our Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs. While Fridays are preferred, we may consider an alternative weekday for the right candidate.
This opportunity is ideal for an Art Therapist seeking a consistent, limited weekly commitment while making a meaningful impact across diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs.
Utilize art-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional expression, self-exploration, distress tolerance, and recovery-oriented coping skills.
Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of adolescent and adult patients.
Establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment that encourages patient engagement and participation.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary treatment teams regarding patient progress, observations, and therapeutic needs.
Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including group notes and other required clinical records.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and leadership.
Support EDCare's treatment philosophy and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.
Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate to the position.
Schedule and Compensation
Schedule: Approximately one day per week, with Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM preferred.
Group Commitment: Three art therapy groups weekly across designated Denver treatment programs.
Flexibility: Alternative weekdays may be considered based on program needs and candidate availability.
Employment Arrangement: Part-time W-2 employment or an independent contractor (1099) arrangement may be considered, subject to applicable classification requirements.
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience, credentials, and employment structure. Compensation may vary between W-2 employment and independent contractor arrangements.
Why Join EDCare?
At EDCare, we recognize the value of creative and experiential therapies in supporting meaningful recovery. Our multidisciplinary approach provides opportunities for clinicians to collaborate, share expertise, and contribute to individualized patient care.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to bring the therapeutic benefits of art to individuals at different stages of recovery, while enjoying a predictable, limited weekly schedule and a collaborative clinical environment.
We invite qualified Art Therapists who are passionate about helping individuals heal through creative expression to apply and join our Denver team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.
- CPR Certification within 90 days of hire required
- Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.
- Good oral and written communication skills preferred.
- Two years experience in the behavioral health field preferred.
- Actively pursuing or have licensure in Colorado required.
- Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification with The American Art Therapy Association required.
About EDCare
EDCare is a leading provider of comprehensive eating disorder treatment, offering a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. Our Denver programs provide multiple levels of care, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Adolescent PHP services, within a supportive and highly specialized clinical environment.
Position Overview
EDCare is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Art Therapist to join our Denver clinical team on a part-time or contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide therapeutic services across three distinct treatment programs, working with both adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The Art Therapist will facilitate three therapeutic art groups each week, utilizing creative expression and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional processing, self-awareness, coping skills, and recovery. Working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary treatment teams, this individual will help foster a safe, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.
Our preferred schedule is Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with groups conducted across our Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs. While Fridays are preferred, we may consider an alternative weekday for the right candidate.
This opportunity is ideal for an Art Therapist seeking a consistent, limited weekly commitment while making a meaningful impact across diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs.
Utilize art-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional expression, self-exploration, distress tolerance, and recovery-oriented coping skills.
Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of adolescent and adult patients.
Establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment that encourages patient engagement and participation.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary treatment teams regarding patient progress, observations, and therapeutic needs.
Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including group notes and other required clinical records.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and leadership.
Support EDCare's treatment philosophy and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.
Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate to the position.
Schedule and Compensation
Schedule: Approximately one day per week, with Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM preferred.
Group Commitment: Three art therapy groups weekly across designated Denver treatment programs.
Flexibility: Alternative weekdays may be considered based on program needs and candidate availability.
Employment Arrangement: Part-time W-2 employment or an independent contractor (1099) arrangement may be considered, subject to applicable classification requirements.
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience, credentials, and employment structure. Compensation may vary between W-2 employment and independent contractor arrangements.
Why Join EDCare?
At EDCare, we recognize the value of creative and experiential therapies in supporting meaningful recovery. Our multidisciplinary approach provides opportunities for clinicians to collaborate, share expertise, and contribute to individualized patient care.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to bring the therapeutic benefits of art to individuals at different stages of recovery, while enjoying a predictable, limited weekly schedule and a collaborative clinical environment.
We invite qualified Art Therapists who are passionate about helping individuals heal through creative expression to apply and join our Denver team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.
- CPR Certification within 90 days of hire required
- Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.
- Good oral and written communication skills preferred.
- Two years experience in the behavioral health field preferred.
- Actively pursuing or have licensure in Colorado required.
- Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification with The American Art Therapy Association required.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in therapist jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LAC license issued by DORA required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Documented clinical hours completed under qualified Colorado-approved supervision
- Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms used in outpatient or community settings
- Ability to complete required documentation within payer and agency compliance timelines
Therapist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a therapist in Colorado?
Becoming a licensed therapist in Colorado requires a master's or doctoral degree in a qualifying mental health field followed by supervised post-degree clinical hours. Licensure is issued through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designations. Candidates must pass a national board exam and complete a background check before the license is granted.
Which companies hire therapists in Colorado?
Colorado therapist roles are posted by PAM Health, North Boulder Physical Therapy, and Thriveworks and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's mix of large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community mental health organizations means openings appear across both urban and rural parts of the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most therapist jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs consistently post the most therapist openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and private group practices, while Colorado Springs and other metro areas see strong demand tied to military family services, university counseling programs, and regional healthcare networks anchoring those communities.
Are there remote therapist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because talk therapy translates well to telehealth platforms. About 19% of therapist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely Colorado providers adopted telehealth after its expansion. Outpatient individual and group therapy roles are the most likely to offer fully remote schedules, while crisis, residential, and intensive outpatient positions typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a therapist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate-level or registered intern position at a community mental health center while you complete supervised hours toward full licensure. Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Mental Health Partners, and Mind Springs Health regularly hire candidates who hold a master's degree but have not yet reached independent licensure. Roles titled counseling intern, therapist resident, or case manager in behavioral health are common lateral entry points, and holding a Colorado registered psychotherapist credential through DORA allows you to begin seeing clients before full licensure is complete.
Where can I find and apply to therapist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to therapist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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