Valley View·Glenwood Springs, Colorado
The Primary Therapist coordinates overall treatment for chemically dependent adolescents in a residential setting. Responsibilities include delivering individual, family, and group therapy while managing assessments, treatment planning, and discharge preparation.
Western Colorado's premier healthcare facility, Valley View Hospital has opportunity's for full-time Primary Therapist's in the Youth Recovery Center (YRC).
This position utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with chemically dependent adolescents. Coordinates the overall treatment for the client during their stay at the YRC. Delivers individual and group therapy. The YRC is a unique, in-hospital residential treatment program that will be helping adolescents, ages 15-18, work through substance addiction recovery and address mental health needs.
This is a full-time position - working 40 hours/week.
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Deliver individual, family, and group therapy addressing substance use, co-occurring disorders, cravings management, refusal skills, and relapse prevention.
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Coordinate all phases of client care, including assessment, treatment planning, discharge preparation, and aftercare follow up.
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Apply Wraparound principles to empower families, build strengths, increase independence, and expand access to community resources.
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Assess risk, respond to crises, and exercise sound clinical judgment to ensure safety and therapeutic progress.
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Maintain consistent communication with families, YRC staff, and community partners to support continuity of care.
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
About Us At Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, we provide a healing environment of nurturing, compassionate and personalized care, along with state-of-the-art technology and a team of professionals committed to patient care excellence. Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.
Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.
A Master's degree in clinical counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required. Active Colorado licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist) and BLS certification are required or preferred, with CAC certification strongly preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.