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Diversus Health
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Counselor, Unlicensed

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.35-$29.67/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs Area - Colorado Spriimgs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.35 - $29.67Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Unlicensed Therapist Colorado Springs, CO | Non-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 Unlicensed Therapists apply: Flexibility to work in the clinical environment that fits your expertise Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

What You'll Do

Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic services under clinical supervision. Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning. Maintain timely, compliant documentation and quality standards. Use client feedback and outcomes to guide treatment and engagement.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support effective client care and caseload management. Choose Your Clinical Focus We offer a variety of clinical opportunities based on your interests, experience, and professional development goals.

Crisis Walk-In | Lighthouse Provide same-day behavioral health assessments and crisis support Assist with stabilization, safety planning, and care coordination under clinical supervision Gain experience in a fast-paced environment serving individuals with urgent behavioral health needs Same Day Access (SDA) Intake Team Assessment-focused role with no ongoing therapy caseload Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and service recommendations Work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health and substance use concerns Ideal for clinicians building assessment, triage, and clinical decision-making skills Outpatient Counseling Provide individual, family, and group therapy under clinical supervision Develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and support client-driven goals Work with diverse populations using evidence-based and strengths-based approaches Excellent opportunity to build direct clinical hours toward licensure

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field Experience providing therapy, assessments, case management, behavioral health services, or related clinical support preferred Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to professional development and obtaining licensure within two years preferred

Benefits

That Support Your Career and Well-Being Financial & Retirement Benefits 401(k) with 4% Fully Vested Company Match Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer 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: Gain supervised clinical experience toward professional licensure Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Develop skills in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy Make a meaningful impact across diverse populations and settings 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 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field Experience providing therapy, assessments, case management, behavioral health services, or related clinical support preferred Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to professional development and obtaining licensure within two years preferred

Key Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic services under clinical supervision. Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and maintain timely, compliant documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field. Candidates should possess strong communication and clinical judgment skills, with a commitment to obtaining licensure within two years.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Risk assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationIndividual therapy

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% 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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k 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 Distribution31 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
PSLF eligible
30% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 319 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
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.

City-level figures. 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
PSLF eligible employer
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO
Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Unit Support