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SummitStone Health Partners
Loveland, Colorado

Behavioral Health Therapist - Encompass (Child/Family)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$92k

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Therapist- Encompass (Child/Family)

Salary Range

  • Master’s Level Unlicensed: $58,011 - $81,224 annually
  • Master’s Level Licensed: $66,040 - $92,394 annually
  • Location: Community-based serving Larimer County, CO with some onsite work in Loveland
  • Status:  Full time, 40 hours per week

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview

Responsible for providing on-going assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy as well as case management.

Develops and monitors service plans, treatment progress, documents interactions and maintains clinical records and other reporting data for clients with behavioral health, disorders, and/or disabilities. Coordinates with internal as well as external supportive services to deliver needed services to client. Collaborates with treatment team providers.

The ENCOMPASS team are Community Based Child & Family Therapists where you would participate as a member of the service delivery team to implement Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) with identified clients and their families through a combination of work within the clients’ homes, in the community, in an office setting and virtually.

This position will see clients of all ages yet will primarily work with children 5-21 years and their caregivers/families. Willingness to provide family interventions, as clinically indicated by the phase of the TST model, is a must.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working within a team, are well-versed in evidence-based treatment practices, and are seeking to grow their clinical skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Essential Duties

  • Provide services to clients as assigned by Administrative/Clinical Supervisor.
  • Provide/facilitate a wide variety of clinical services including individual, family and group activities to achieve treatment plan goals.
  • Conduct crisis intervention via telephone, face-to-face. Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients. Assess the risk of harm to self or others and arrange needed resources.
  • Assess behavioral health needs of clients and families; develop treatment plans and goals; Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals; Refer clients to supportive services.
  • Document treatment plans, progress reports, group notes, individual notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls in Electronic Health Record. Follow the documentation policy and procedures.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to support clients in carrying out treatment/service plans.
  • Follow agency productivity standards as outlined by SummitStone Health Partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University with clinical license or candidacy
  • Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and an insurable driving record
  • Experience and/or coursework in working with children and families.
  • Proficiency in using computers and telehealth systems
  • CPR and First-Aid certifications may be required for certain locations

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field.
  • Licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
  • CAS or LAC
  • Bilingual/Bicultural

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below Are Some of the Benefits We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
  • Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
  • A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions?  Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org [hiring@summitstonehealth.org].

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides ongoing assessment, crisis intervention, and various forms of therapy including individual, family, and group sessions. They are responsible for developing service plans, maintaining clinical records, and collaborating with internal and external treatment teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a Human Services field with a clinical license or candidacy. A valid Colorado driver's license and experience working with children and families are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health therapyIndividual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationDe-escalationRisk assessmentElectronic health records

Counselor Career Context

SummitStone Health Partners ranks #9 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Colorado, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$77k (32 salary observations; 47 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (821 salary observations; 1,895 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
45%
PSLF eligible
28%
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
21%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Loveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k
Typical market rent
$1,925/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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

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About SummitStone Health Partners

Mental Health Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health and wellness resources
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave (HFWA)
Voluntary benefits
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching