Crisis Counselor
Is Salary Range: $73,100 - $79,739 competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Colorado as a Crisis Counselor – University Setting in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide comprehensive support for students, faculty, and staff.
- provide systemic, strength-based, culturally responsive mental health services focused on relationships, sup.
- Provide quality services to all clients regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,.
- coordinate services with appropriate internal CU Denver units such as Disability Resources and Services, Studen.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling
- related field from an accredited institution.
- If not fully licensed as a mental health practitioner, must be registered with the state of Colorado as a candidate for clinical mental health licensure (LPCC, MFTC, LSW).
- Two (2) years of relevant experience Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $73,100 - $79,739/yr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Colorado in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Crisis Counselor position at University of Colorado includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at University of Colorado is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
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.
Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
University of Colorado lists compensation for this physician position at $73k to $80k annually.
This is approximately 20% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($73k–$80k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Triage, Safety Planning, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Crisis Counselor provides immediate emotional support, risk assessment, and crisis intervention for students in distress. They coordinate care with internal university units and external providers to ensure continuity of care and successful return to campus.
Benefits package: Generous leave, Health plans, Retirement contributions, Hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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