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Dove Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Licensed Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Work 30 hours per week and receive pay equivalent to 40 hours — giving you full-time compensation with a reduced schedule.

Job Title: Therapist

Work Environment

This role offers a flexible and engaging work environment, with opportunities to serve clients in-office, within program settings, and throughout the community.

Location & Schedule

  • Boulder, Fort Collins & Denver, Colorado
  • Evening shift, Monday- Friday, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Exclusive Compensation Advantage: Work 30 hours per week and receive pay equivalent to 40 hours — giving you full-time compensation with a reduced schedule.
  • Reports To: Clinical Director

Job Summary

The therapist position at Robin Recovery, provides clinical support to individuals recovering from chemical dependencies. Their primary role is to guide clients through the psychological and behavioral aspects of recovery while coordinating with a multidisciplinary medical team.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Assessments: Evaluate client’s mental and physical health, the severity of their addiction, and their readiness for treatment.

Treatment Planning: Develop and regularly update personalized recovery plans that outline specific goals, strategies, and therapeutic interventions.

Individual & Group Therapy: Facilitate one-on-one sessions to explore underlying causes of addiction and lead group discussions to provide peer support.

Crisis Intervention: Manage emergency situations where a client may be a danger to themselves or others.

Family Education: Counsel family members on the disease of addiction and teach them supportive strategies for the patient’s recovery.

Discharge & Aftercare: Plan the client’s transition out of the facility, including referrals to support groups (like AA/NA) or employment services.

Documentation: Maintain detailed, confidential clinical records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and provide progress reports to courts or parole officers if required.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
  • CDCA, QMHS, LSW, LCDC, LPC or equivalent

Skills

Proficiency in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Core Competencies

  • Commitment to client-first care, treating every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Ability to view treatment through a holistic lens, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
  • Strong engagement and rapport-building skills with diverse populations.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Benefits

Detailed information on benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off (PTO), will be provided upon employment.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides clinical support to individuals recovering from chemical dependencies through individual and group therapy. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing personalized recovery plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent and a relevant certification such as CDCA, QMHS, LSW, LCDC, or LPC. Proficiency in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and MI is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningElectronic Medical Records (EMR)

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Dove Recovery a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
32%
PSLF eligible
25%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Paid time off
30-hour work week paid as 40