BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III-IV / WRU - Pueblo

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66K–$80K Salary /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81008Salary Range: $66,000.00 - $79,500.00 Salary/yearHIRING BONUS A hiring bonus of $500 will be paid on the first check, and an additional $4,500 will be paid upon successful completion of the EIRP period. This bonus is available exclusively for 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 III to IV. This role involves providing co-occurring counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Please note that all applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, a comprehensive 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 client needs.

Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities. Assure 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 staffing patients with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including, but not limited to, probation and parole, as well as the Department of Social Services (DSS). Crisis intervention and arranging for hospitalization as needed.

Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Help patients access services that promote self-sufficiency and timely relapse prevention. May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring. Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients. 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. Candidates are preferred to have a CAS certification, in addition to their license, and must be able to obtain it within 18 months of their hire date.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) 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 ASAM and SOAR level of care criteria.

Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. An intermediate level of computer skills is required. CPR and first-aid certification (the agency covers the costs of initial training as well as 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 many other benefits (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: June 22, 2026, or open until filled Salary: Behavioral Health Clinician III to IV $66,000 to $79,500 (DOE and other licenses).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

Provide co-occurring counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups while developing and monitoring treatment plans. Coordinate with community referral sources and manage crisis interventions and hospitalizations as needed.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Candidates must have at least two years of mental health experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationTrauma-Informed CareASAM CriteriaSOAR Criteria

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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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 III-IV / WRU - Pueblo 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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Psychologist) listings

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Living in Pueblo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,342/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pueblo, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Crossroads Turning Points

Accounting
Pueblo, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
8 Paid Holidays
2 Paid Administrative Holidays
401k with 5% match
Career Advancement
Hiring Bonus $500 + $4,500 after EIRP