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SummitStone Health Partners
Fort Collins, Colorado

Behavioral Health Therapist – Co-Responder Estes Park

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.04-$44.42/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Behavioral Health Therapist – Co-Responder Estes Park

Salary Range

  • Bachelor's Level = $24.04 - $33.66 per hour
  • Master's Level Unlicensed = $27.89 - $39.05 per hour
  • Master's Level Licensed = $31.75 - $44.42 per hour
  • All levels based on relevant years of experience
  • Location: Estes Park, Colorado
  • Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Hours: Four 10-hour shifts scheduled between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, including a minimum of two weekend shifts per month.

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview

In collaboration with the Estes Park Police Department, serves individuals who require 24-hour intensive behavioral health crisis intervention. These services shall be provided to individuals who are in behavioral health crisis and whose needs cannot be accommodated safely in the community or in a less restrictive environment.

Essential Duties

  • Responded alongside law enforcement and first responders to behavioral health crises in community settings, providing on-scene assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and disposition recommendations.
  • Conducted behavioral health screenings, risk assessments, and brief therapeutic interventions to stabilize individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
  • Coordinated care with emergency departments, schools, crisis services, and community partners to facilitate referrals, continuity of care, and access to appropriate community resources.
  • Provided case management, advocacy, and resource navigation to support recovery, reduce hospitalization, and promote the least restrictive level of care.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation, treatment records, and timely reporting while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University required
  • More than two years of experience in the mental health field and program application required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Current Colorado professional license in appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT) preferred
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record. This role requires occasional travel to client homes and community partner sites.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for certain locations
  • Completion of Crisis Professional Curriculum within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University preferred
  • Experience in coordinating mental health intervention plans and services with other agencies preferred
  • Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

There are opportunities within our team-based model to attend company-sponsored training programs, complete certifications (such as CAT or CAS) and to learn from seasoned colleagues daily. SummitStone provides clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to the employee and reimburses any fees required for licensure.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self.

We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity.

We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below Are Some of the Benefits We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
  • Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
  • A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with law enforcement to provide intensive behavioral health crisis intervention and on-scene assessments in community settings. Coordinate care with emergency departments and community partners to facilitate referrals and support recovery through case management.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Human Services and over two years of experience in the mental health field. A valid driver's license is required, while a professional license (LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT) and a master's degree are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Risk AssessmentTrauma-Informed CareBehavioral Health ScreeningMultidisciplinary CollaborationBilingual Communication

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 16% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado210 active7,509 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 16% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 31% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
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  • Includes weekends
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About SummitStone Health Partners

Mental Health Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health and wellness resources
Short-term and long-term disability insurances
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost
Reimbursement for licensure fees

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.