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Denver, Colorado

DETOX THERAPIST

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Curawest LLC - Denver, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree/Master's, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $75000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day (First Shift), POSITION PURPOSE: The Therapist is responsible for performing client care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director, Executive Director, and Clinical Director.

He/she will provide group therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

Qualifications

Schedule - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday (10 hour shifts) Salary range - 65k-75k Benefits - Health Insurance, PTO, 401(k) POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Preferred Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years’ experience the SUD / behavioral health field Colorado Requirements: Substance Use: A Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or certified as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) with an active clear license or certification in good standing.

Mental Health: A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.

Share pertinent information with the team as obtained from the client's family, or others as indicated throughout the program. Attend daily and weekly staff meetings according to the schedule. Evaluate the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu Facilitate group therapy.

Perform individual therapy with client/family. Document the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, on an ongoing basis. Recognize, respond to and assist in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the necessary intervention.

Respond and assist in medical emergency situations as directed and needed. Communicate effectively with clients, staff and physicians. Provide clients with education and instruction on Advance Directives. Attend and participate in monthly Program Staff meetings as scheduled. Adhere to policies and procedures.

Perform other duties assigned. Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with GRNH, LLC’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.

Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. May access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties.

The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need-to-know specific client information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other GRNH, LLC operations.

Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding GRNH, LLC’s policies and procedures on client privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor.

Contract with payors upon request, ensuring all necessary documentation and requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain NPI and CAQH profiles, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.

Review, approve, and countersign all required clinical documentation in compliance with established timelines

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for performing client care activities, facilitating group and individual therapy, and collaborating with the treatment team on master treatment plans. They must also document client progress, respond to psychiatric or medical crises, and ensure compliance with privacy policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a health-related field and possess at least 2 years of experience in the behavioral health or substance use field. Additionally, they must hold an active, clear license such as LAC, CAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Colorado.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCrisis InterventionMedical DocumentationSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentClinical AssessmentPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DETOX THERAPIST at Guardian Recovery a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

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401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
30%
PSLF eligible
22%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Health Insurance
PTO
401(k)