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Axis Health System
Durango, Colorado

Therapist-Unlicensed or Licensed (S0421)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$38.09/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Regional Crisis Center-Durango - Durango, CO
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $21.00 - $38.09Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
  • Job Shift: Any
  • Job Category: Health Care

Therapist Unlicensed or Licensed - Full Time - Regional Crisis Center - Durango, CO Position Summary: The role of the Therapist is to Participate as a member of the Crisis Team to provide Crisis services to clients including intervention, assessment and supporting our local 24-hour Care Line.

Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population and many community partners.

This position is responsible for meeting with clients in a self-defined crisis and providing support utilizing a variety of treatment approaches and in continuity with existing treatment providers and treatment team members.

The therapist will accurately complete ATU admissions, Axis Health System enrollments, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed. Crisis Intervention Specialist will be primarily based out of RCC-Durango. They will focus on walk-ins, hospital assessments and assessments in Withdrawal Management.

Mobile Crisis will be paired with an EMT to provide holistic co-responses within the community across our five-county catchment area.

The Therapist will demonstrate knowledge in the following areas: Axis Health System and community resources, mandatory reporting, homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability assessments, executing 27-65 functions surrounding involuntary mental health commitments and staffing cases regularly.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate for our Therapist position will have the master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions, be Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado and have a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a healthcare or human service setting, (5) years in Residential setting is preferred.

Salary

Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $23.50 (Base Rate $21.00 + Locale $2.50) - $26.52, hourly Therapist-Licensed: Starts at $33.38 (Base Rate $30.88 + Locale $2.50) - $38.09, hourly There is a locale differential at our Durango worksites.

Pay range considers preferred experience and preferred education as described above. Full-Time Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Health Savings Account Dental Flexible Spending Account Vision Dependent Care Account Life Insurance Short Term Disability Pet Insurance Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 4% match College Invest plans Annual Wellness

Benefits

Professional development benefits (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. Personal Days (9) Company Paid Holidays Loan Repayment Programs Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Employees must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 50 pounds.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for long periods of time at computer. Employees must be able to travel between Axis locations.

Depending on the position, employee may also be expected to engage in occasional statewide and domestic travel. Working in a healthcare organization lends itself to the possibility of exposure to communicable disease. Noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.

Annual Flu immunization by November 1, annual TB Screening, complete de-escalation training, and BLS certification, as required for position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.

Required Skills: Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.

Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.

Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings. Ability to read and understand written materials. Must regard work as confidential.

Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency. Occasional travel required Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required at hire.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you!

As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.

Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.

Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy.

Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and support services as part of a 24-hour crisis team. They are responsible for managing client admissions, coordinating care with community partners, and conducting mobile crisis co-responses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a mental health profession and be licensed or license-eligible in Colorado. A minimum of five years of clinical experience in a healthcare or human service setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentMental health counselingInvoluntary commitment proceduresSuicide risk assessmentHomicide risk assessmentTreatment planningInterpersonal communicationMulti-taskingDocumentationCrisis stabilizationCommunity resource navigation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado218 active7,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado Counselor listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 32% offer loan repayment327 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Axis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Durango, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability

Living in Durango

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$821k
Typical market rent
$1,940/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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