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Licensed Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - Denver

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Confidential Employer
25 days ago
Denver, Colorado$70K - $75KFull TimeCounselorinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CO adjusted

Competitive
Salary Percentile74th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

29% above median for Counselor in CO

Accepting this costs you $2k over 3 years

Posted 24 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k
Counter-offer script + contract red flag checklist
RVU targets, non-compete, payback clauses — what to watch for
2 more leverage signals for this job
Your $/RVU rate vs Counselor median — is the structure fair?

No commitment. Cancel anytime.

1,200+ clinicians negotiated higher offers

Job Description

About the Role

Join Austin Centers for Exceptional Students as a Licensed Counselor – Denver, CO – $70K-$75K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide an environment in which the pursuit of instructional effectiveness and learning is valued for studen.
  • provide services to students in order to facilitate academic, personal/social, and career competencies.
  • Develop and monitor intervention strategies to increase academic success Assist with conflict resolution and.
  • develop appropriate social interaction skills Provide individual and group counseling Provide crisis interve.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70K - $75K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Austin Centers for Exceptional Students as a Licensed Counselor – Denver, CO – $70K-$75K.

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionConflict resolutionAnger managementAcademic advisementBehavior managementIEP meeting participationTrauma informed practicesRestorative practicesPositive behavior interventionsSocial interaction skillsCollaborationMental health assessment

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Social Work or Counseling and possess a valid State Counselor License (LPC, LCSW, etc.). Additionally, the role requires a School Counselor Endorsement or equivalent certificate and at least one year of experience in a school setting.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - Denver at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at Confidential Employer is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $75k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($70k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Crisis intervention, Conflict resolution, Anger management, Academic advisement, Behavior management, IEP meeting participation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The school counselor provides academic, personal, and social support to students through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies. They also collaborate with teachers, parents, and community members to facilitate student success and implement intervent...

Benefits package: 401(k), Health insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Confidential Employer

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

25d ago

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