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Clarvida - Colorado
Denver, Colorado

Pre-licensed Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-time

Listed compensation

$24.50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Pre-licensed Therapist
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $24.50/hr

About the Role

The Pre-licensed Therapist plays a vital role in supporting youth and families experiencing cognitive and behavioral health challenges.

This position provides intensive individual and family therapy services focused on strengthening family relationships and equipping clients with the tools, education, and resources needed to heal and thrive.

The therapist works collaboratively within a supportive team environment and receives regular supervision to ensure professional growth and high-quality care delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Provide intensive individual and family therapy to youth and families
  • Support clients in developing coping skills, behavioral strategies, and emotional regulation
  • Strengthen and preserve family relationships through therapeutic interventions
  • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic approaches including TBRI, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation for services rendered
  • Meet and exceed client service goals and productivity expectations
  • Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and treatment planning
  • Engage clients and families with education, guidance, and resource connection
  • Attend supervision sessions and apply feedback for professional development
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and state regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
  • Working toward registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in Colorado
  • Licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) are also encouraged to apply
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn evidence-based practices such as TBRI, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees

  • Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
  • Up to 10 paid holidays*
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible hours and work environment
  • Student Loan Forgiveness site eligibility (approval not guaranteed)

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company cellphone

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location: Colorado

Employment Type: Full-time

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting youth and families and are working toward clinical licensure, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Pre-licensed Therapist.

About Clarvida

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Keywords

Pre-licensed Therapist, Clinical Therapist, Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Youth Services, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, TBRI, Counseling, Social Work, Clarvida Careers

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and be actively working toward registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, along with knowledge of or willingness to learn evidence-based practices like TBRI, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCoping Skills DevelopmentTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarvida - Colorado

Mental Health Care
Denver, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
10 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
DailyPay
Training & Development
Flexible Hours
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility