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Axis Health System
Durango, Colorado

ACT Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (0006C)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starts at $23

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Durango, CO 81303Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $48,880.00 - $72,508.80 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareTherapist (Licensed or Unlicensed) -Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)- Full Time - Durango Integrated Healthcare- Durango, CO Position Summary: The role of the Therapist is to participate as a member of the program team to design and implement the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives which apply.

Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population. This position provides services in the outpatient office as well as in school-based settings.

Our ideal candidate for our therapist position will have their master’s in one of the recognized mental health professions, be Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado and have a minimum of (2) two years’ experience in the behavioral health field. Experience working with youth, families, and school systems preferred.

Salary

Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $23.50 - $26.52 per hour, Non-Exempt. Therapist-Licensed: $63,440.00 - $72,508.80, Exemption based on annualized salary.

Rates consider preferred experience, preferred education, locale differentials described above Full-Time Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Health Savings Account Dental Flexible Spending Account Vision Dependent Care Account Life Insurance Short Term Disability Pet Insurance Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match College Invest plans Annual Wellness

Benefits

Professional development benefits (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.

Personal Days (9) Company Paid Holidays Loan Repayment Programs *This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA). Additional details are available upon request.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer.

Employee must be able to travel between AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills: Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.

Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.

Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings. Ability to read and understand written materials. Must regard work as confidential.

Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM’ insurance agency. Occasional travel required Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, deescalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire About Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado.

As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients.

We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more.

We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

Please visit our website at axishealthsystem.org, to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you!

As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.

Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.

Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy.

Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement individual care plans for clients using various treatment approaches and case coordination. Provide mental health services within outpatient offices and school-based settings as part of a program team.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree in a recognized mental health profession and eligibility for Colorado licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD). A minimum of two years of experience in behavioral health is required, with a preference for experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterpersonal CommunicationMulti-taskingConfidentialityMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookOffice Equipment OperationCrisis Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ACT Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (0006C) at Axis Health System 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.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k 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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Living in Durango

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$834k≈ 17.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,955/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
14 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Axis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Durango, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
401k with up to 6% match