Kid Success Therapist - Licensed
Listed compensation
$60k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Salary: $60,000 annually
This is a Full-Time position eligible for benefits.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.
We are seeking a dedicated fully licensed therapist who is passionate about supporting elementary and middle school students through school-based mental health counseling. The Kid Success Therapist will be assigned to either an elementary or middle school in the Boulder Valley School District. This role includes working collaboratively with school staff, offering consultation and support, and providing comprehensive case management services to students and their families.
Essential Functions
- Provides individual and group therapy to students.
- Provides therapy and psychoeducation to families of students as needed.
- Consults and collaborates with school staff regarding the needs/behavior of students.
- Provides crisis intervention support.
- Facilitates referrals to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of clients as indicated.
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with Agency standards.
- Participates in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
Experience: At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
Other
- Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork required.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Certifications/Licensing
- License required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
- All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of the date of hire.
- Must be registered with DORA
Environment
Off-Site Position: Work primarily takes place in the Boulder Valley School District with occasional requirements to be at the home office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. The school will be either an elementary or middle school.
Work hours are generally during regular business hours, but some evening or weekend work is required to meet program or client needs.
Essential Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting and typing.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel between sites, communicate effectively, and use standard office and mobile equipment.
Physical Effort/lifting
The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
JFS EEO Statement: JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.
We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides individual and group mental health counseling to elementary and middle school students within the Boulder Valley School District. They also collaborate with school staff, provide family psychoeducation, and manage clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional 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, 42% are remote, 16% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $69k–$83k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado | 226 active | 7,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 16% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 32% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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