BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IV (On-Site #0006F & 0006G) - PIVOT
Listed compensation
$70K - $80K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81004Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $79,500.00 Salary/yearHIRING BONUS We are excited to offer a hiring bonus of $500, which will be paid on the first paycheck. An additional $4,500 will be paid upon successful completion of the EIRP period.
This bonus is available exclusively to external candidates. Are you on a journey to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, we recognize the importance of making a positive impact on the lives of others.
By helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance misuse and mental health, you can play a vital role in guiding them toward a healthier lifestyle and lasting recovery. Our caring team provides personal support in a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinician IV. This role involves providing co-occurring counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, as well as a thorough background check and a TB test. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts co-occurring patient assessments.
Places patients in the appropriate level of care. Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational or family groups. Works with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals. Monitors patient behaviors and progress.
Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling substance misuse and other problems. Administers and analyzes patient testing instruments and reviews results of tests to evaluate patient needs.
Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities. Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines. Maintains patient records in accordance with licensing regulations. Regularly reports clinical status to the unit supervisor.
Participates in patient staffing with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including, but not limited to: probation, parole, and DSS. Crisis intervention and arranging for hospitalization as needed.
Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Assist patients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapses in a timely manner. May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.
Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients. Maintain OTP caseload and conduct annual updates, including the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and the Drug/Alcohol Coordinated Data System (DACODS). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. Licensure: It requires licensure in LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. CAS is preferred, in addition to the license, and must be able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months of the hire date.
Experience: Minimum of 2 (two) years working in the mental health field. Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred. Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
Other: Must understand the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and SOAR level of care criteria. Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills are necessary. CPR and first-aid certification (the agency pays for initial training and renewals).
Valid driver's license and insurability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: They must be able to stand, walk, sit, and drive for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: A combination of office and clinical settings is conducive to delivering practical staff training, counseling, and patient treatment. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits: Medical. Dental & Vision Insurance. Eight (8) Paid Holidays. Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.
Career Advancement. The 401(k) plan includes an employer match of up to 5%. There are numerous additional benefits available, both free and optional. Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience! Submit your application today at crossroadstp.org by visiting the employment tab.
Closing Date: April 13, 2026, or open until filled Rate: $70,000 to $79,500 per year (exempt position) Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
This role involves providing co-occurring counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, which includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. Essential duties also cover administering testing, providing therapeutic activities, ensuring timely documentation, and coordinating community support services.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a minimum of a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, along with licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and preferably CAS certification. A minimum of two years of experience in the mental health field is required, with preference for substance misuse treatment and trauma expertise.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Colorado, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$73k (29 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (179 salary observations; 701 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-05-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IV (On-Site #0006F & 0006G) - PIVOT at CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychologist roles — ranked against 2,024 active Psychologist roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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