Mental Health Counselor (part-time)

Job DetailsJob Location: Buena Vista, CO - Buena Vista, CO 81211Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesGriffith Centers is a mission-driven organization inspired by the legacy of Emily Griffith, one of Colorado’s most influential mental health providers and advocates for accessible opportunity.

For more than a century, Griffith Centers has provided hope and healing to children, families, and communities through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based care. Our Denver team embodies compassion, collaboration, and professional excellence.

We believe in creating a supportive, empowering workplace that honors both the needs of our clients and the wellbeing of our clinicians. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counselor (LPCC, MFT, or LSW) to join our Denver office.

This position is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about providing trauma-informed therapy to youth and families in a collaborative, mission-centered environment. This is a part-time transitioning to full-time, in-office position with required evening and weekend availability.

Compensation And

Benefits

Base Pay: $33/hour (W-2 employee) Total

Compensation

Package Includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Paid clinical supervision (if applicable) Ongoing CEU and professional development opportunities Supportive, trauma-informed clinical culture Growth opportunities within a respected Colorado nonprofit Dedicated office space in our Denver location Access to clinical resources, training, and team collaboration Flexibility and support for work-life balance Position Structure & Caseload Growth Schedule & Caseload Development: Employment will begin on a part-time basis as you establish your clinical foundation within the organization.

Please note that scheduled hours will depend on the volume of incoming referrals and your active client caseload; therefore, a minimum number of weekly hours cannot be guaranteed.

Transition to Full-Time: Hours and total compensation will increase in proportion to your caseload and total number of billable units each week.

Once you consistently maintain a caseload that meets the organization’s full-time standard of 30 billable units per week, the position will formally transition to full-time status, making you eligible for Griffith Centers’ full-time benefits package.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family therapy in an in-office setting. Develop and implement treatment plans and progress documentation. Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, and community partners. Maintain compliance with agency and Medicaid standards. Participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work. Active Colorado license or license candidate status (LPCC, MFT, or LSW). Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families preferred. Strong commitment to trauma-informed and culturally competent care. Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a full-time schedule. Must pass a background check and qualify for Medicaid credentialing.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and passion for serving children and families. Join us in continuing Emily Griffith’s mission of providing opportunity, education, and care for all.

Apply today at griffithcenters.org Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact at hr@griffithcenters.org. Drug-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace.

Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing. Employment with Griffith Centers is "at-will."

Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law.

All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

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