Kid Success Therapist - Licensed

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k

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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

Individual therapyCollaborationDSM IV/V codingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60kMental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $69k–$83k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado226 active7,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 16% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 32% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes weekends
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About Jewish Family Service of Colorado

Non-profit Organizations
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Legal/ID Theft
Supplemental Insurances
Agency-paid Life/LTD

Living in Boulder

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$964k≈ 16.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,435/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.