Counselor, Licensed, SDA (62012)
Listed compensation
$77K - $110K
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Ruskin - Colorado Springs, CO 80910Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $77,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayPosition Title: Counselor, Licensed Location: Colorado Springs, CO (In-person) Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, schedule set by supervisor Join the Diversus Health Team: Where Your Career Meets Purpose and Well-being!
At Diversus Health, we’re dedicated to transforming mental and behavioral healthcare to improve lives. Our mission is to provide trusted, affordable, and personalized care that empowers individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
And we’re doing it with a team of passionate professionals who believe in the power of making a difference every day. When you join our team, you’re not just another employee- you’re a part of a community that values your growth, well-being, and success. We live by our Core Values: Teamwork – We achieve more together.
Solution-Minded – We embrace problems as opportunities. Impactful – We inspire positive outcomes. Integrity – We commit to do what is right. These values guide everything we do- from how we treat each other to how we care for our clients.
They reflect our culture and our unwavering dedication to building a truly healthy society. Our Rich
Benefits
Package Includes: Exceptional Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)- comprehensive coverage for you and your family’s health needs. 401(k) Company Match with 4% fully vested- planning for your future made easier. Generous Vacation & Sick Time- because we know work-life balance is essential for your well-being.
Paid Long-Term Disability Coverage- peace of mind for those unexpected times when you need it. Paid Holidays including 3 Floating Holidays- take the time you need to recharge on your terms. Employee Assistance Program- including free therapy access to support your mental health.
Professional Development Funds- we invest in your growth through courses, conferences, and certifications. Robust Training Program- get the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your career.
Second Language Monthly Bonus (subject to assessment)- for those with bilingual skills, earn extra for your ability to connect with more individuals. At Diversus Health, we believe in creating a truly healthy society, where mental and behavioral healthcare work together to improve lives.
Join our team and help us make this lofty goal a reality. Together, we can build a better tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
Qualifications
Position Title: Counselor, Licensed Location: Colorado Springs, CO (In-person) Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, schedule set by supervisor Job Summary: As a Licensed Outpatient Therapist at Diversus Health, you will share our vision for improving behavioral health care in our communities and grow in an environment driven by our core values.
At Diversus Health we are excited to provide an environment that clinicians are challenged to grow professionally, encouraged, and supported to have a strong work-life balance and be ready to make a strong and exciting impact in our El Paso, Park, and Teller counties.
With a hybrid model, it allows flexibility in your schedule to work from home and from the office to fit your work life balance all while meeting your client’s needs.
In addition to providing quality care, focus in this role is on clinical confidence and further expanding clinical knowledge and expertise as a licensed professional.
Essential Functions – Clinical Care: · Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy · Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community · Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals · Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol · For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a minimum of 30 client visits per week · Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Diversus Health staff, and school staff as needed · Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings The Environment at Diversus Health is fluid.
Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing business conditions and objectives. Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside of the specific work that is listed.
This position may require you to work standard hours, as well as flexible hours before and after standard hours, and overtime in excess of 40 hours in a work week.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university · Candidates should have clinical licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD etc.) · Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients · Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner, ideally by end of end or within 24 hours; concurrent/collaborative documentation is a plus · Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse high needs client base · Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems Your next career move starts here.
If you're passionate about community-based mental health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a meaningful impact- we want to hear from you. At Diversus Health, your expertise and compassion can help change lives, including your own. Apply today and bring your purpose to life- right here with us.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create treatment plans, and provide quality clinical care to clients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating services with families, medical personnel, and other staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a behavioral science or related field and possess a valid clinical licensure such as LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or PsyD. Proficiency in electronic health record systems and experience with clinical documentation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor, Licensed, SDA (62012) at DIVERSUS HEALTH a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 646 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Diversus Health ranks #12 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Colorado, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$109k (10 salary observations; 11 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (111 salary observations; 239 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k 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).
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