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Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Ignite Counseling Colorado!

Ignite Counseling Colorado provides accessible, expert mental health care with specialized treatment for OCD, trauma, and addictions. We offer therapy at a variety of price points, groups and workshops for the community, and meaningful internship opportunities for master's-level students. Ignite clinicians also support other therapists in growing sustainable, values-aligned practices.  

W-2 employment status; compensation is based on experience, licensure level, and clinical specialties:

• Clinical rate of $55/clinical hour pre licensed and $60/clinical hour licensed.

Job Description Summary

The Full-Time Clinician provides high-quality outpatient psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, and other trauma-focused modalities. 

Clinicians maintain a weekly caseload of 25+ clients and uphold high standards for documentation, care coordination, and professional collaboration. Supervision is provided for pre-licensed staff. All therapists work within Ignite's structured policies and clinical systems to ensure sustainability and excellence in care. 

Ignite Counseling Colorado specializes in OCD, trauma, and addictions. Clinicians must be willing to participate in in-house training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and to apply ERP and other evidence-based approaches as primary treatment methods for OCD and related anxiety conditions.  

Excellent trauma-informed care at Ignite includes using validated assessment tools (such as the PCL-5) to inform PTSD diagnosis and treatment planning and delivering trauma-focused interventions that support meaningful symptom reduction and healing. Clinicians are expected to assess trauma symptoms with validated tools and provide healing-focused care using evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, or equivalent modalities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Clinical Treatment

• Provide individual psychotherapy and, when indicated, couples or family sessions using evidence-based interventions aligned with client needs and Ignite's areas of specialization.
• Build strong therapeutic rapport and cultivate a culture of feedback and trust with clients and colleagues. 
• Maintain ethics and confidentiality of client information and Ignite Counseling Colorado's proprietary information. 
• Provide care to clients regardless of payor source and support accessibility of services. 
• Utilize best-practice interventions and remain current with research-based care for OCD, trauma, addictions, and co-occurring concerns. 
• Provide OCD-focused treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based strategies as the primary therapeutic approach for OCD and  related anxiety conditions. 
• Provide trauma-focused treatment using evidence-based modalities appropriate to the client's presentation and goals (e.g., EMDR, ERP for trauma-related OCD, Prolonged Exposure, Brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, CPT, or similar approaches).
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and navigate dissociative patterns and other trauma-related states, using grounding and coping strategies to help clients stay within a workable window of tolerance during trauma processing. 
• Apply trauma interventions in a phased, safety-oriented manner, adjusting pace based on each client's nervous system regulation and readiness.
• Provide a calm, attuned, and stabilizing presence in session, using co-regulation and clear structure to support clients in tolerating distress while maintaining emotional and physical safety. 
• Offer clinically appropriate services to LGBTQIA+ clients with enthusiasm for serving this part of the community, including openness to learning about minority stress, identity-related trauma, and resilience. 
• Collaborate with other Ignite clinicians and supervisors to ensure care is consistently trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational values.
• Follow Ignite's Employment and Practice Policies and adhere to all applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.  

Administrative Tasks

• Perform intake assessments, including trauma and OCD-focused screening tools, and determine client fit for Ignite's services.
• Engage in treatment planning that includes clear goals, measurable objectives, and appropriate use of validated measures (such as the PCL-5 and other symptom rating scales). 
• Maintain a paper-free practice utilizing Ignite's EHR system. 
• Complete DAP notes every session within 24 hours and update treatment plans as clinically indicated. 
• Maintain organized, professional communication by responding promptly to calls, emails, and portal messages. 
• Track work hours, billing, and payments accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include authorization and billing forms, phone calls, consultation with external providers, and participation in case consultation meetings. 
• Implement effective time management strategies and demonstrate independence in clinical workflow.  

Team Building and Networking

• Demonstrate reliable and dependable attendance at all scheduled meetings, supervision, and client sessions.
• Maintain reliable transportation to the office and readiness for periodic telehealth sessions when appropriate.
• Network within the therapist community to sustain strong referral sources and represent Ignite's mission and values.
• Contribute positively to team culture by engaging in collaborative case discussions, sharing knowledge, and supporting peers.
• Model humility, respect, inclusion, and openness to feedback in interactions with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners.  

Required Qualifications and Skills

Licensed Clinicians

• Active license in Colorado as an LPC or LCSW (or equivalent independent clinical license as recognized by the state).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mental health role, preferably in outpatient psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma treatment with evidence-based modalities (such as EMDR, ERP for trauma-related OCD, trauma-focused CBT, CPT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, or similar approaches).  
• Interest in and willingness to be trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as a primary evidence-based treatment for OCD. 
• Passion for clinical learning and growth in evidence-based care for OCD, trauma, addictions, and related conditions.  

Pre-licensed Clinicians

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Active LPCC or SWC credential in Colorado, or equivalent pre-licensure status recognized by the state. 
• Commitment to developing competence in trauma treatment and evidence-based modalities (e.g., EMDR, ERP, Prolonged Exposure, Brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT) under supervision. 
• Interest in and willingness to be trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as a primary evidence-based treatment for OCD. 
• Passion for clinical learning and growth in evidence-based care and willingness to engage actively in supervision.  

All Applicants Must:

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Commit to a caseload of 25+ client sessions per week.
• Be able to work one evening per week (approx. 4-7 pm), with some weekend availability as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professionalism, organization, and responsiveness in all aspects of clinical and administrative work.
• Align with Ignite's values of clinical excellence, humility, respect, and team connection.
• Be motivated to understand and support the financial sustainability of group private practice.
• Have stable internet for periodic telehealth sessions. 
• Demonstrate cultural humility and commitment to serving diverse communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients, with sensitivity to trauma and identity-related stressors. 
• Show enthusiasm for building clinical competence in trauma treatment, ERP for OCD, and in working with LGBTQIA+ clients as a key part of Ignite's mission.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Formal training or certification in EMDR or an equivalent evidence-based trauma treatment. 
• Experience with Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting, CPT, or other structured trauma-focused protocols. 
• Experience treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention or related evidence-based approaches. 
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and/or involvement in LGBTQIA+ community or advocacy spaces.
• Experience in group therapy, workshops, or psychoeducational programming. 
• Experience in private practice or other settings requiring independent clinical workflow and caseload management.  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

Ignite Counseling Colorado values diversity and lived experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and multilingual candidates to apply. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters inclusion, belonging, and equity for clients and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  

Nothing herein is intended to create a contractual obligation on the part of Ignite Counseling Colorado. This Job Description is subject to change, at the discretion of Ignite Counseling Colorado. All employment is at will, as set forth in greater detail in Ignite's Employment Policies.

Ignite Counseling Colorado, LLC, a Mindfully Behavioral Health Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internship. Ignite Counseling Colorado, LLC, a Mindfully Behavioral Health Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Furthermore, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.