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Diversus Health
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Counselor, Licensed

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$86k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs Area - Colorado Spriimgs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $77000.00 - $86000.00Salary, Job Shift: Any, Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC) Colorado Springs, CO | Exempt | Full-Time Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) As a nonprofit organization, Diversus Health employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Eligible employees who meet federal requirements may qualify for student loan forgiveness after making qualifying payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. We encourage candidates to visit the Federal Student Aid website for complete program details.

Why Therapists apply: Flexibility to work in the clinical environment that fits your expertise Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

What You'll Do

Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful client outcomes Advocate for individuals and families throughout their treatment journey Choose Your Clinical Focus We offer specialized teams based on your experience and clinical interests: Crisis Walk-In | Lighthouse Provide same-day access for individuals in acute behavioral health distress Conduct crisis assessments, stabilization, and safety planning Fast-paced environment with high clinical acuity and rapid decision-making Mobile Crisis (Licensed Only) | Lighthouse Respond directly to community-based behavioral health crises Provide on-site de-escalation, risk assessment, and care coordination Ideal for clinicians experienced in field-based crisis intervention Same Day Access (SDA) Intake Team Intake-focused role (no caseload) Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and service recommendations Work with children, adolescents, and adults across mental health and substance use needs Ideal for clinicians who excel in assessment, triage, and clinical decision-making

Qualifications

Active Colorado LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LAC license in good standing Experience providing therapy, assessments, and/or crisis intervention services Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team

Benefits

That Support Your Career and Well-Being Financial & Retirement Benefits 401(k) with 4% Fully Vested Company Match Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off Generous PTO Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Professional Development Continuing Education Unit Support Certification & Conference Funding Ongoing Clinical Training Career Growth Opportunities Why Diversus Health?

Because you deserve a workplace that values both your expertise and your impact.

At Diversus Health, you'll find: Opportunities to increase your earnings through incentive pay Diverse and meaningful clinical work Strong leadership and multidisciplinary support Flexibility to align your work with your clinical interests A mission-driven culture focused on improving lives throughout our community Our Mission Diversus Health is committed to providing exceptional behavioral health care to our community, including for underserved populations, through person-centered care, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

One person at a time. Together, we can build a better tomorrow. Ready to make an impact?

Apply today! diversushealth.org Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Licensed, in good standing, in the State of Colorado in a counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC) Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients.

Must possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w. p. m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic health record.

Must be able to perform and understand active listening, ethical conduct, social perception, service orientation, complex problem solving, writing, monitoring, judgment and decision-making skills Experience working therapeutically with specified population.

Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches. Experience working in a team environment. Mobility Clause: This position requires flexibility to work at various Diversus Health locations based on operational and business needs.

While a primary work site will be designated, employees may be reassigned temporarily or permanently to alternate sites to ensure adequate coverage, respond to facility needs, or support organizational initiatives. Reasonable notice will be provided whenever possible.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients. They will also perform crisis intervention, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support client outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Colorado license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LAC in good standing. Strong clinical judgment, decision-making skills, and experience in therapy or crisis intervention are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health records

Counseling — Social Worker Career Context

In Colorado, the Social Worker weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (50 salary observations; 87 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,857 salary observations; 5,251 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% are remote, 23% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% 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 ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
19% this job
Loan repayment
6% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,918 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
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.

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

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

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About Diversus Health

Mental Health Care
Colorado Springs
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% Fully Vested Company Match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO
Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Unit Support
Certification & Conference Funding