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Axis Health System
Gunnison, Colorado

Therapist-Licensed (0007A)

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$79k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Gunnison, CO 81230Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $69,430.40 - $79,227.20 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareTherapist - Licensed - Outpatient - Gunnison Outpatient, Gunnison, CO Position Summary: The role of the Therapist is to participate as a member of the program team to design and implement the individual care plans for program patients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives which apply. Our ideal candidate for this Therapist position will have experience with either adult or child & adolescent therapy, with expertise in evidence based mental health or substance use treatment models.

Qualifications

Candidate should hold a Master's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions, be a Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the state of Colorado, and have a minimum of (2) two years’ experience in mental health field.

Salary

Therapist-Licensed: $69,430.40 - $79,227.20(Exempt) based on annualized salary. This compensation range includes a locale differential of $2.50 and considers preferred experience and preferred education. Full-Time Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Health Savings Account Dental Flexible Spending Account Vision Dependent Care Account Life Insurance Short Term Disability Pet Insurance Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 4% match College Invest plans Annual Wellness

Benefits

Professional development benefits (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. Personal Days (9) Company Paid Holidays Loan Repayment Programs Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills: Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.

Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.

Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings. Ability to read and understand written materials. Must regard work as confidential.

Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency. Occasional travel required Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization due on start date, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado.

As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients.

We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more.

We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

Please visit our website at axishealthsystem.org, to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Gunnison/Crested Butte

From the mountains to the rivers, these small Colorado towns offer a huge punch of opportunities. Visit the Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, where you can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, boating and lots of amazing fishing, as well as ample opportunities for camping around the reservoir.

Curecanti National Recreation Area is another great location and is THE spot for water activities, including kayaking, windsurfing, and paddle-boarding.

For more information on Gunnison, click here, Visit Gunnison, CO During the Spring and Summer months you can find yourself lost in a sea of wildflowers in Crested Butte. Nicknamed the wildflower capital of Colorado, you will be amazed by nature’s vast beauty.

In the winter months, when the snow falls, you find yourself skiing the slopes of the Colorado Rockies’ Elk Mountain Range or snowshoeing any of the many trails including Cement Creek, Mill Creek and Hartman Rocks, just to name a few.

You might also find yourself in the historic downtown Crested Butte to indulge in shopping the boutiques or kicking back on an outside patio for lunch and people gazing. For more information, see this link, visitcrestedbutte.com Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will participate as a member of the program team to design and implement individual care plans for patients. They will provide mental health or substance use treatment in accordance with organizational policies and regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health profession and possess a valid Colorado license such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD. A minimum of two years of experience in the mental health field is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyEvidence-based practiceCare planningInterpersonal communicationMulti-taskingTime managementComputer literacyMicrosoft OfficeDocumentationConfidentiality

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in Gunnison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$665k≈ 9.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,230/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Axis Health System

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Durango, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pet Insurance