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Summit Hospital
Frisco, Colorado

Outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant

Clinical PsychologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72K–$115K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018.

We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work.

We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement.

We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services.

In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant will act as an independent clinician and will be consulted by physicians to offer assistance to patients when habits, behaviors, stress, worry, or emotional concernsabout physical or other life problems are interfering with daily life and/or overall health.

Highlights of the position include the opportunity to work closely with medical professionals including PCPs andpsychiatrists while independently diagnosing and treating patients using evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and distress tolerance.

This position offers a gratifying blend of both therapist and case manager duties, and is engaging, dynamic, team-based, challenging, and community-oriented.

Additionally, our Integrated Behavioral Health Program is rapidly expanding, so the ideal candidate will take advantage of the many opportunities available to shape the future of Integrated Behavioral Health.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Master Degree Social Work

LPC, LCSW, LMSW (Required)

Minimum 2 years direct clinical experience delivering behavioral health care in a relevant setting. Comfort with using clinical expertise in an independent manner. Prior formal training and experience in brief, structured counseling techniques (e. g. cognitive behavioraltherapy (CBT) or Problem Solving Treatment (PST), etc.). Competence with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment

Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people. Proven ability to work within and coordinate a care team comprised of internal team members andcommunity-based members.

Preferred experience: Experience with design, implementation, or maintenance of the IMPACT model, SBIRT model, or other appropriate evidence-based models of behavioral health care delivered in primarycare settings. Experience working with medically ill patients in a primary care setting.

Experience workingwith all age ranges of patients. planning based on these conditions. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Key Responsibilities

The consultant acts as an independent clinician providing evidence-based psychosocial interventions to patients whose emotional or behavioral concerns interfere with their overall health. The role involves collaborating with primary care physicians and psychiatrists while performing a blend of therapist and case manager duties.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work (LPC, LCSW, or LMSW) and have at least 2 years of direct clinical experience. Proficiency in brief, structured counseling techniques and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyDSM-5 DiagnosisCase ManagementCare CoordinationClinical Diagnosis

Clinical Psychology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

How does Summit Hospital compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Psychology listings in Colorado12 active187 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Clinical Psychology listings199 in the last 30 days101 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Psychology pay trend−1.8% 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.

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
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About Summit Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance

Living in Frisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.33M
Typical market rent
$3,608/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.