A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
WellPower envisions a community where every person's mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.
Our Guiding Principles:
Person Centered. We honor people's identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve. Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.
Position Summary:
Clinicians:
The Solutions Center is a 24/7 crisis facility serving those in the community that come into contact with first responders. The clinician provides direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The clinician works with others in a clinical team environment to help individuals move toward recovery. This is a PRN as needed position.
Location:
- 2929 W 10th Ave, Denver
CO 80204
Compensation & Benefits:
Masters $31.25/hr
LCSW/LPC/LMFT
$37.59/hr Language Differential $1 - $2.50 For complete overview of our robust
Benefits:
https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/ The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.
Job Duties & Functions:
Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients. Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned. Develop treatment plans; monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times. Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation. Coordinate client's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources. Coordinate medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards. Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required. Perform 27-65 (M-1) "mental health hold" evaluations Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Education:
Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field. Current license as a
LCSW/LPC/LMFT
in the State of Colorado - preferred.
Experience :
Three years experience in clinical social work preferred but not required. Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations. Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.
Work Location:
On site at 2929 W 10th Ave, Denver 80204
Shift/Hours:
Shifts vary based on need.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines. Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them. Applications will be reviewed starting on January 5 th , 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Learn more about
WellPower:
Click this link here : WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice
