Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$58k-$78k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Be a part of a national movement to end the stigma, fill the gaps, and bring greater innovation to mental health!
Ellie Mental Health is locally owned & operated, in downtown Monument, Colorado!
We're searching for a therapist who's compassionate, driven, and human; who values real connection over perfection.
If you live in North Colorado Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Black Forest, or Larkspur, this is the ideal and convenient location for you.
The best candidates will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes: autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination. Primary focus will be individual therapy services (in-person and telehealth).
Benefits
- Ellie Mental Health offers a competitive & customizable compensation plan, wellness program and professional development
- Autonomy based on your own scheduling needs and your own client preferences, to include a mix of daytimes, evenings and Saturdays.
- HOURLY pay; $58,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year (full-time estimate)
- Paid supervision, case consultation, and documentation time
- Unlimited paid time-off policy (holidays and vacation) and accrued sick hours
- Healthcare benefits (with employer contribution), Dental & Vision Insurance option
- 401k option
- Ellie CEUs
- Reimbursement for clinical license application and/or renewal
- Independence in a tight-knit, supportive, and transparent team environment
- Minimal billing or insurance tasks
- Credentialing completed by Contracting & Credentialing Team, if needed
Responsibilities and Duties
- Under the clinical supervision and guidance of the Clinic Director, evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
- Therapists ramp-up to full-time by maintaining 25-30 client sessions per week
- Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
- Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
- Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
- Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications and Skills
- Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college/university
- Candidates should hold a valid State of Colorado mental health professional licensure or provisional licensure (e. g., LCSW, LSW, SWC, LPC, LPCC, LMFT)
- Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, comfort with fee collection & insurance benefits at time of service, and willingness to improve mental health documentation skills
- Some experience with, or willingness to learn, completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
- Preferred experience with pre-teens, teens, and adults
- Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
- Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
- Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
What Else You Should Know
- This position is in Monument, CO
- This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director
- Learn more about our amazing company at elliementalhealth.com
We're just people helping people. Wanna join the herd?
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and maintain ongoing clinical documentation. They are expected to conduct 25-30 client sessions per week while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a behavioral science field and possess a valid State of Colorado mental health professional license or provisional license. Experience with diverse client populations and proficiency in clinical documentation and office technology is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 28% 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 | ~$66k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado | 216 active | 7,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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