Pays $65k-$75k$19k below the Social Worker market median of ~$94k (12 jobs)

Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time therapist at Samaritan House Denver, CO. $65K-$75K/year. 4 weeks PTO, 15 paid holidays, PSLF eligible, 403b with match.

Join Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver as a Therapist – LCSW/LPC/LMFT, 4 Weeks PTO, PSLF Eligible in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $75K
  • 20 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 15 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Sabbatical Leave Program (4 weeks after 7 years)
  • 403b Retirement Plan with 4% Agency Contribution & up to 2% Match
  • Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% employee / 75% dependent premiums paid)
  • Dental

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help participants define goals and develop treatment plans. They will also provide clinical services for mental health and substance use issues while performing case management and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a similar field and possess a current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Colorado. A minimum of three years of clinical experience, particularly with mentally ill populations, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCase managementCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careClinical documentationDiagnostic techniquesDSM VICD-10Mental health assessmentSubstance use counselingGroup therapyIndividual counselingAdvocacyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 12% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
34% this job
Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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About Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver

Non-profit Organization Management
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 Weeks PTO (accrual for new employees)
15 Paid Holidays Annually
Sabbatical Leave Program (4 weeks after 7 years)
403b Retirement Plan with 4% Agency Contribution & up to 2% Match
Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% employee / 75% dependent premiums paid)
Dental
Vision
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible