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Banyan Treatment Centers
Castle Rock, Colorado

Therapist (Master’s, Pre-Licensed, and Licensed Clinicians Welcome)

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$95k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

ON-SITE | FULL-TIME | SUNDAY–THURSDAY | $65,000–$95,000 ANNUALLY (BASED ON

Experience and Credentials)

Application deadline: 11/27/2026

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a skilled, patient-centered Therapist to join our clinical team. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, you’ll manage a caseload in our substance use and mental health programs, providing individual, group, and family therapy, completing assessments, and building treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Master’s-level, pre-licensed, and licensed therapists are all encouraged to apply. Your role and pay are based on your licensure, education, and experience.

About Banyan Treatment Centers

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability and reach of a national provider.
  • More time for patients, less on paperwork: Banyan’s AI-assisted documentation with Kipu Intelligence has cut documentation time by up to 65% while keeping compliance near perfect. Read the white paper by our VP of Clinical Services.
  • A place for every stage of your career: whether you’re a new Master’s graduate, a licensure candidate, or fully licensed, your role and pay reflect your credentials and experience.
  • Progress toward independent licensure: board-required clinical supervision may be provided on site where a qualified supervisor is available.

Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee assistance and referral programs

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Treatment Planning

  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments within 3 days of admission and ASAM documentation for each level of care.
  • Use standardized outcome measures at intake and throughout treatment to track progress and guide care.
  • Build measurable, patient-driven treatment plans and update them throughout the stay.
  • Present assessment findings and progress in treatment team meetings.

Therapeutic Services

  • Provide individual therapy at least once a week and facilitate daily process groups.
  • Lead psychoeducational and experiential groups.
  • Hold one family session per week and reach the patient’s support system within 72 hours of admission.

Care Coordination & Discharge

  • Update referral sources at least weekly and link patients with internal and external resources.
  • Work with Case Management on legal, financial, and vocational stressors.
  • Develop continuing care plans and complete discharge summaries within 5 days of discharge.

Crisis Response & Documentation

  • Complete suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation as needed.
  • Keep timely, original clinical documentation in Kipu in line with licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human services field that qualifies you to pursue clinical licensure.
  • Active Colorado DORA credential in good standing (licensure, candidate license, or Registered Psychotherapist listing), or ability to obtain one before your start date.
  • Knowledge of ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial assessment, and suicide risk assessment.
  • Ability to work a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

Preferred

  • Full Colorado clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or a candidate-level license (SWC, LPCC, or MFTC).
  • Colorado addiction credential (CAS or LAC).
  • 1 or more years of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
  • Experience in residential, inpatient, or detox levels of care.
  • Familiarity with Kipu or other EMR systems.

If you’re a clinician ready to grow your career while making a real difference for people in recovery, apply today to join Banyan Treatment Centers.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Group therapyDischarge planningPsychoeducational groups

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$95kMental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $68k–$73k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado234 active7,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 31% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,511 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Banyan Treatment Centers

Mental Health Care
Pompano Beach, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Wellness incentives
Employee assistance and referral programs
AI-assisted documentation with Kipu Intelligence
Board-required clinical supervision may be provided on site

Living in Castle Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$579k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,333/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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