Hiring LCSW-LPC | Colorado

Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW, LPC, PhD) | Southeast Colorado

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $5,000 Relocation | Loan Repayment Eligible

About the Opportunity

A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Colorado is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to expand access to behavioral health services for rural and underserved communities.

You will join a collaborative, LCSW-led behavioral health department within an integrated primary care model. Behavioral health providers work side by side with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing, and dental teams, with warm handoffs and coordinated treatment planning built into the day. This is an onsite position.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• No call and no weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjustment concerns, and other behavioral health needs
• Complete behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention
• Participate in warm handoffs with medical providers, including brief interventions in the exam room following positive depression or anxiety screenings
• Collaborate with primary care and the interdisciplinary team on coordinated care and referrals
• Goal of approximately 6 billable one-on-one visits per day, with time reserved for warm handoffs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Fully licensed LCSW or LPC in Colorado, or eligible to obtain Colorado licensure
• Experience in outpatient, integrated, or community health settings preferred
• Passion for serving rural and underserved populations

Highly Desired (not required)

• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or experience supporting medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD)
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Spanish-speaking (additional $5,000 annually)

Compensation and Benefits

• $68,383 - $87,540 base salary, based on experience
• Additional $5,000 annually for Spanish-speaking providers
• Additional consideration for addiction counseling certification
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement
• Eligible for student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employee-only coverage, plus $1,250 toward employee-plus plans
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• 23.5 days of PTO per year (increases with tenure) plus 9.5 paid holidays
• $2,500 CE allowance and 40 hours of CE PTO per year
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Licensure, professional dues, and subscriptions paid
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance, plus supplemental life and short- and long-term disability options

Life in Southeast Colorado

This role is based in a welcoming small-town community that serves as the regional healthcare hub for Southeast Colorado.

• Low cost of living with affordable housing and short commutes
• Abundant sunshine and wide-open plains, with easy access to the Arkansas River Valley
• Nearby state parks and reservoirs for boating, fishing, camping, and hunting
• Rich history, including national historic sites and the historic Santa Fe Trail
• Close-knit, family-friendly community where your work makes a visible difference
• Within driving distance of Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the Rocky Mountains

Help patients in rural Colorado get the care they deserve, close to home. Apply today to learn more.