Health Care Principal Professional – Crisis Counselor

This Health Care Principal Professional – Crisis Counselor position at University of Colorado includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Crisis Counseling position at University of Colorado is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Crisis Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavioral health, Substance use counseling, Risk assessment, Care coordination, De-escalation, Case management, Suicide risk assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Crisis Counselor provides recovery-oriented follow-up, crisis intervention, and care coordination for adults experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. This role also develops referral pathways and resource materials to support effective care transitions for patients discharged from...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement 401(a) with 10% Employer Contribution, 22 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 10 Holidays, Tuition Benefit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.