Therapist Jobs in Denver, CO
Therapist jobs in Denver are in strong demand, concentrated in the Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, and LoDo corridors across behavioral health, community mental health centers, and private group practices. Employers hiring right now include EDCare, SOL Mental Health, and Clarvida. 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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Who's Hiring
- EDCare14
- SOL Mental Health14
- Clarvida7
- WellPower7
- The Physio Revolution7
Therapist Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a therapist job in Denver?
The strongest hiring in Denver comes from community mental health centers, hospital systems, and private group practices concentrated in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, and the Stapleton area. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, or co-occurring disorders have a clear edge locally, given Denver's robust behavioral health infrastructure. Reaching out directly to group practices and community health organizations in those corridors tends to move faster than applying to large systems.
Which companies hire therapists in Denver?
Companies currently hiring therapists in Denver include EDCare, SOL Mental Health, and Clarvida, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Denver's mix of large nonprofit mental health agencies, integrated healthcare systems, and independent group practices means openings exist across a wide range of settings and client populations.
Are there remote therapist jobs in Denver?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on modality. About 20% of therapist openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is lower than most desk-based roles because clinical work often requires in-person sessions. Telehealth-focused positions, particularly in outpatient individual therapy and EAP services, represent the largest share of remote-eligible therapist roles in the Denver market.
How can I get a therapist job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is a practicum or supervised internship placement with one of the city's community mental health centers, several of which actively recruit pre-licensure clinicians completing hours toward licensure. Organizations serving the unhoused population in the Five Points neighborhood and substance use recovery programs near the Denver Health campus frequently hire associate-level therapists. Bilingual Spanish-English candidates find placement faster given Denver's significant Spanish-speaking client population.
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