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Lifepoint Health
Englewood, Colorado

Therapist, Inpatient

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.19-$43.46/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Schedule: Days

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! (24-month commitment, External Applicants Only)

Your experience matters

Denver Springs Is Part of Lifepoint Health

[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Wage Scale: $32.19-$43.46 Hourly

Application Deadline: 8/30/2026

How you’ll contribute

A Therapist Who Excels in This Role

  • Assessing patients' psychosocial needs to understand their emotional, psychological, and social situations.

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  • Developing treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.

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  • Providing counseling and support to patients and families facing mental health challenges.

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  • Connecting patients with community resources and services, such as support groups and housing assistance.

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  • Advocating for patients' rights and ensuring they receive equitable care within the healthcare system.

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Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current state LMSW, LCSW license and possess a Master’s degree from an accredited school. Additional requirements include:

  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
  • One year of experience preferred
  • ASLS certification preferred

EEOC Statement

Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will assess patients' psychosocial needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They will also provide direct counseling and support to patients and families while connecting them with necessary community resources.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree and a current state LMSW or LCSW license. Additional requirements include obtaining Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningMental health supportPatient advocacyCrisis interventionCase managementDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, Inpatient at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Englewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$1,861/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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 Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus $5,000
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance