BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - BONFORTE

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $62.5K

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81001Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $62,500.00 SalaryHIRING BONUS A hiring bonus of $500 will be paid on the first check, and an additional $4,500 will be paid upon successful completion of the EIRP period. This bonus is available exclusively for external candidates.

Are you seeking personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points (CTP), our employees can make a difference every day by helping individuals facing substance misuse and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery.

Our dedicated team provides personalized care to create an environment that fosters healing for everyone who walks through our doors. We seek a dynamic individual to become the Behavioral Health Clinician I for the unit.

This position provides counseling services to individuals using a combination of therapeutic and recreational interventions. All applicants must undergo pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, background check and a TB test. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. Conducted patient assessments and obtained all relevant information. Places into appropriate levels of care. Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational or family groups. Administers assessments to evaluate patients' needs.

Complete documentation promptly in accordance with CTP clinical procedures. Regularly reports patient progress to the Supervisor. Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat the patient.

May maintain an OTP caseload and conduct annual updates for CCAR, DACODS, and others. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma or BA with a CAS Certification. Master's degree in sociology, human services, or a related field. Must obtain CAS certification within 18 months of the hire date. Experience: Minimum of two years working in the behavioral health field.

Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred. Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams. Other: Familiarity with the ASAM level of care criteria is preferred but not required. Solid communication skills.

Proficient computer skills are required, including electronic records. CPR and First-Aid certification (the agency pays for initial training and renewals). Valid driver's license and insurability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to assist other employees in moving patients.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and drive for long periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: A combination of office and clinical settings with a high degree of patient interaction.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits: Medical. Dental & Vision Insurance. Eight (8) Paid Holidays. Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays. Career Advancement. The retirement 401(k) plan includes an employer match of up to 5%. Many other benefits (free and optional).

Apply today at crossroadstp.org under the employment tab. Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience! Closing Date: April 19, 2026, or open until filled.

Salary: $60,000 to 62,500 (Exempt Position) Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides counseling services using a combination of therapeutic and recreational interventions, conducting patient assessments, and placing individuals into appropriate levels of care. This role involves conducting group, family, and individual counseling sessions, administering assessments, and completing timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or BA with CAS Certification, or a Master's degree in a related field, and must obtain CAS certification within 18 months of hire. A minimum of two years of behavioral health experience, preferably with substance misuse treatment and trauma expertise, is required, along with proficiency in computer skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Therapeutic InterventionsPsycho-educational GroupsProgress ReportingCommunity ReferralsOTP Caseload ManagementASAM Criteria FamiliarityComputer ProficiencyCPR Certification

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$73k (29 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (179 salary observations; 701 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-05-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - BONFORTE at CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychologist roles — ranked against 2,024 active Psychologist roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Pueblo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,342/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Pueblo, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Crossroads Turning Points

Accounting
Pueblo, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
8 Paid Holidays
2 Administrative Holidays
401k with 5% Match
Career Advancement
$5,000 Hiring Bonus