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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in ColoradoLead Counselor - Denver CARES

Pays $87k-$102k — Counselor market median is ~$69k (15 jobs)

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Denver Health
Denver, Colorado

Lead Counselor - Denver CARES

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Lead Licensed Professional Counselor in integrated primary care. $86.6K-$101.7K. PSLF eligible. Denver, CO.

Join Denver Health as a Lead Counselor – Denver CARES in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $86.6K - $101.7K
  • 28 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
  • Retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Employer paid disability and life insurance
  • Comprehensive well-being programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Denver Health in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Counselor provides integrated behavioral health services, including case management, crisis intervention, and direct patient care within a primary care team. Additionally, the role involves clinical operations support, staff supervision, and the development of standard work practices and metrics.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess active LCSW or LPC licensure. A minimum of two years of post-master's clinical experience, specifically in an in-patient treatment setting, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCase managementCrisis interventionClinical supervisionStaff managementCritical thinkingMicrosoft OfficeElectronic health recordsDocumentation compliancePatient careEvidence-based practiceCommunicationDecision makingConflict resolutionLeadership

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Denver Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
Website All Denver Health jobs

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Medical, dental, vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
Comprehensive well-being programs
Free RTD EcoPass
Childcare discount programs
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