Mental Health Counselor - Contract

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor - Contract at Griffith Centers a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Clinical Psychology position at Griffith Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Griffith Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $45k to $70k annually.

This is approximately 39% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $70000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Buena Vista, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Group Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluations, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Evidence-Based Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Mental Health Counselors are responsible for conducting diagnostic evaluations, facilitating therapy sessions, and assisting family members with mental health challenges. They must maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in supervision meetings.

Benefits package: Pay: $45.00 - $70.00 per clinical hour, Free Clinical Supervision, Quarterly Bonus Potential up to $1,250, Flexibility to Set Your Own Working Hours, Free Monthly Continuing Education Opportunities, Private Practice Expertise from Clinical Supervisors, Access to Diverse Clients and Cases, Billing Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.