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Diversus Health
Colorado Springs, Colorado

*Counselor, Unlicensed

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.35-$29.67/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs Area - Colorado Spriimgs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.35 - $29.67Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Unlicensed Counselor Colorado Springs, CO | Non-Exempt | Full-Time Earn Quarterly Incentive Pay in Addition to Your Base Salary In addition to base compensation, eligible providers have the opportunity to earn quarterly incentive pay when established service goals are met.

Most counselors earn an average of over $1,000 per quarter. Please ask us for more details on this program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) As a nonprofit organization, Diversus Health employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Eligible employees who meet federal requirements may qualify for student loan forgiveness after making qualifying payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. We encourage candidates to visit the Federal Student Aid website for complete program details.

Why Therapists apply: Quarterly incentive pay opportunities Most eligible counselors earn $1,000 per quarter on average Flexibility to work in the clinical environment that fits your expertise Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

What You'll Do

Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic services. Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning. Maintain timely, compliant documentation and quality standards. Use client feedback and outcomes to guide treatment and engagement.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support effective client care and caseload management. Choose Your Clinical Focus We offer a variety of clinical opportunities based on your interests, experience, and professional development goals.

Adult Counseling | Jet Wing Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adults experiencing mental health and substance use concerns Utilize evidence-based, strengths-based treatment approaches Opportunities to support specialized services including intensive outpatient programming (IOP), relapse prevention, and justice-involved populations Ideal for clinicians seeking to build direct service hours and clinical expertise Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) | Jet Wing Deliver community-based behavioral health services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team Support client engagement, recovery goals, skill development, and community integration Ideal for clinicians who enjoy outreach, collaboration, and field-based services Youth & Family Counseling | Parkside Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and families Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and community partners to support treatment goals Utilize evidence-based interventions, skills groups, and family-centered approaches Ideal for clinicians passionate about working with youth and strengthening family systems

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field Experience providing therapy, assessments, case management, behavioral health services, or related clinical support preferred Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to professional development and obtaining licensure within two years preferred

Benefits

That Support Your Career and Well-Being Financial & Retirement

Benefits

Quarterly Incentive Pay Opportunities 401(k) with 4% Fully Vested Company Match Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off Generous PTO Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Professional Development Continuing Education Unit Support Certification & Conference Funding Ongoing Clinical Training Career Growth Opportunities Why Diversus Health?

Because you deserve a workplace that values both your expertise and your impact.

At Diversus Health, you'll find: Opportunities to increase your earnings through incentive pay A mission-driven culture focused on improving lives throughout our community Gain supervised clinical experience toward professional licensure Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Develop skills in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy Make a meaningful impact across diverse populations and settings Our Mission Diversus Health is committed to providing exceptional behavioral health care to our community, including for underserved populations, through person-centered care, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

One person at a time. Together, we can build a better tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! diversushealth.org Mobility Clause This position requires flexibility to work at various Diversus Health locations based on operational and business needs.

While a primary work site will be designated, employees may be reassigned temporarily or permanently to alternate sites to ensure adequate coverage, respond to facility needs, or support organizational initiatives. Reasonable notice will be provided whenever possible.

Qualifications

Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field Experience providing therapy, assessments, case management, behavioral health services, or related clinical support preferred Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to professional development and obtaining licensure within two years preferred

Key Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic services to clients. Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and maintain timely, compliant documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field. Candidates should possess strong clinical judgment and communication skills, with a commitment to obtaining licensure within two years.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical documentationRisk assessmentMultidisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
PSLF eligible
30% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
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 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Diversus Health

Mental Health Care
Colorado Springs
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Incentive Pay (avg $1,000/quarter)
401(k) with 4% Fully Vested Company Match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO
Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Unit Support