Primary Therapist (Licensed)
Listed compensation
$36-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Launch Your Career as a Therapist - Grow with a Team That Invests in You
At Mountain Springs Recovery, recovery isn't just what we do—it's why we exist.
We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Licensed Therapist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing clinician who wants to gain meaningful experience providing therapy to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders while receiving supervision from experienced professionals as you work toward independent licensure.
Located in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, our residential treatment center provides evidence-based care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Every day, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients while continuing to grow your clinical skills.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and participate in treatment planning
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate
- Help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
- Receive clinical supervision and continue developing your therapeutic skills
What You'll Bring
- Active Colorado LPC, LCSW, LMFT required.
- Master's degree in Counseling or a closely related field
- Passion for helping individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us?
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunity!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days!
- 401k with 3% company match!
- PTO starts accruing on day one + paid holidays and sick time!
- Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience treating both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders!
At Mountain Springs Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to manage client treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and monitoring client progress to ensure a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field and possess an active Colorado LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license. Additionally, applicants must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado | 210 active | 7,478 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Colorado counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 31% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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