BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - EMERGE.
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$60k-$80k
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: 3470 Baltimore Ave - Pueblo, CO, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $79500.00Salary, Are you seeking personal and professional fulfillment?
At Crossroads Turning Points (CTP), our employees can make a difference every day by helping individuals facing substance misuse and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery.
Our dedicated team provides personalized care to create an environment that fosters healing for everyone who walks through our doors. We seek a dynamic individual to become the Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV for the unit.
This position provides counseling services to individuals using a combination of therapeutic and recreational interventions. All applicants must undergo pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, as well as background checks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. Conducted patient assessments and obtained all relevant information. Places into appropriate levels of care. Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational or family groups.
Administers assessments to evaluate patients' needs and determine their needs. Complete documentation promptly following CTP clinical procedures. Regularly reports patient progress to the Supervisor. Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling.
Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat the patient. May maintain an OTP caseload and conduct annual updates for CCAR, DACOD, and other relevant entities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BA with a CAS Certification. Master's degree in sociology or a related field.
Must be able to obtain a CAS certification within 18 months after the hire date. Experience: Minimum of 2 years working in the behavioral health field. Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred. Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
Other: Understanding the ASAM level of care criteria is preferred but not required. Solid communication skills. Proficient computer skills are required, including electronic records. CPR and First-Aid certification (the agency pays for initial training and renewals). Valid driver's license and insurability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to assist other employees in moving patients. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and drive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: A combination of office and clinical settings with a high degree of patient interaction. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits: Medical (up to 70% paid by employer). Dental & Vision Insurance. Eight (8) Paid Holidays. Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.
Career Advancement. Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%. Many other benefits (free and optional). Apply today at crossroadstp.org under the employment tab. Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!
Closing Date: November 9, 2025, or open until filled Salary: $60,000 - $79,500 (exempt position) EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will conduct patient assessments, provide group and individual counseling, and coordinate supportive community services. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and reporting patient progress to supervisors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with a CAS certification or a master's degree in a related field, along with at least two years of behavioral health experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain CAS certification within 18 months are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k 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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