Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)
Listed compensation
$70-80,000/year
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)
- Compensation: Initially $60,000 salary for the first 3 month and then transition to $55 per session; paid bi-weekly
- Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time, ~26 sessions/week (Exempt) Employee (25 clinical hours + 1 hour paid meeting)
Schedule
Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 1 days per week virtual. Can schedule sessions outside of hours (evenings/weekends).
Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Cherry Creek Office
Role Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) to become a part of the Denver Wellness Associates team! Your focus will be on providing high quality, outpatient, patient care as part of a team.
You will provide diagnostic evaluations and subsequent focused treatment using a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions and various treatment modalities including individual, family, marital, and group psychotherapies.
In this position, you will meet with clients, analyze their mental health status, and develop a course of therapy to address their issues. You may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. You should have some experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions.
Our ideal applicant has a master’s degree in psychology or social work and a license from the state. Clinical experience and CBT or DBT experience is also a requirement.
Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities
- Receives referrals from physicians and mid-level providers.
- Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
- Provide counseling/talk therapy to scheduled patients utilizing professional counseling standards.
- Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
- Formulates short-term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care.
Consults with medical director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers.
Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e. g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
- Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions
- Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate.
- Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the treatment plan.
Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $45 per session for Pre-Licensed Therapists; $55 per session for Licensed Therapists; paid bi-weekly; estimated annual earning potential between $70-80,000/year
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
- HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
- Case consultation with colleagues
- Weekly, clinical supervision and ongoing support as required for clinical licensure
- Continuing Education allowance
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
*Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
- Active, unrestricted independent license: Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in Colorado
- Strong background in evidence-based practices (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
- Ability to provide therapy independently
- Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms with adherance to HIPAA
- Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
Experience in Outpatient or Group Practice Settings
Demonstrates positive behavior, attitude, and commitment as documented by supervising physician, patient satisfaction surveys, and feedback from other personnel.
Work with physicians, mid-levels and other members of medical care teams to evaluate patient conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
Demonstrates positive teamwork, cooperative efforts, prompt and attentive service to patients and colleagues.
About Denver Wellness Associates
Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being.
We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care.
With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Denver Wellness Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
Denver Wellness Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Denver Wellness Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide high-quality outpatient care, including diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment modalities such as individual, family, and group therapy. They are responsible for developing customized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with medical staff to manage patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 20% have no call, 72% 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in social work (counseling) | ranked against 321 Social Work (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k | Social Work median $73k (middle half $70k–$75k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Colorado | 6 active | 342 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 66% remote · 20% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Social Work pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) at Denver Wellness Associates a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 321 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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