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How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+11% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Colorado ($70,000, n=1305)
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,305 posted behavioral health roles in Colorado salarys. This role sits in the 60th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% above the Colorado median for behavioral health roles.

The Admissions Counselor conducts clinical assessments and biopsychosocial intakes to determine appropriate levels of care for prospective patients. They also manage insurance pre-certifications and maintain accurate electronic medical records while supporting the multi-disciplinary admissions team.

Admissions counselor

Monday through
Friday 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Valley Hope of Parker is expanding our Admissions team and is now searching for an Admissions Counselor. The successful candidate will have Masters level clinician fully licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope of Parker, located just outside of Denver, has been serving the people of Colorado with residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1989.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

Education & experience

Required

License or credential to function as a drug and alcohol treatment counselor in the state of employment.

One (1) plus year of clinical counseling experience or clinical case management, with a preference for experience in the substance abuse treatment industry.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or social work.

Three (3) plus years of clinical counseling experience, with a preference for experience in the substance abuse treatment industry.

Independent counseling license in state of employment (e.g., as LPC, LISAC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).

Compenstation

• Starting salary ranges from $78,000 - $90,000 based on experience and education

Benefits

Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
8 paid holidays (including a personal day)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC and possess at least one year of clinical counseling or case management experience. A Master's degree in behavioral sciences or social work is preferred, along with experience in the substance abuse treatment industry.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Customer service
Critical thinking
Electronic medical records
HIPAA compliance
Data entry
Crisis intervention
Case management
Biopsychosocial assessment
Chart auditing
Mental health screening
Diagnostic coding
Insurance pre-certification
ASAM criteria
Substance abuse treatment
Clinical counseling

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $78,000 - $90,000/yr
Location: Douglas County, Colorado
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery

Valley Hope is a nationally recognized provider of addiction treatment and recovery services, helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and lifelong recovery since 1967. With treatment centers and outpatient offices across multiple states, Valley Hope offers a full...

IndustryWellness and Fitness Services

TypeNonprofit

Size501-1,000 employees

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Market context

Colorado behavioral health internships are competitive

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.

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Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary admissions team; works collectively to support the needs of prospective patients and to secure VHA as their service provider.

Utilizes good judgement, critical thinking skills, industry specific knowledge, and customer services skills to solidify commitments and make appropriate placements for prospective/incoming patients within VHA programs.

Conducts clinical assessments for incoming patients: completes biopsychosocial during the admissions intake process; utilizes ASAM criteria in performing screening of mental health/emotional state.

Assesses and validates prospective/incoming patients for appropriate level of care (residential, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient, and outpatient) based on mental health/emotional state.

Assigns diagnostic code for incoming/admitting patients based on assessment conducted during the admissions intake process.

Completes pre-certification insurance process for incoming/admitting patients.

Creates and updates electronic records in identified data tracking/electronic medical records systems for prospective and incoming patients; inputs data in an accurate and timely manner following calls and admissions processing.

Assesses any re-admissions conditions for re-admitting patients.

Serves as back-up to the Admissions Coordinator as a point of contact for prospective/incoming patients, in conducting initial pre-admissions calls, in performing preliminary financial assessments, in scheduling admissions appointments, and in assisting incoming patients in completing administrative admissions process.

Performs various administrative duties in support of the admissions process and admissions team responsibilities (e.g., chart audits; maintenance activities within data tracking systems such as dispositioning of patient call records, records clean up; etc.).

Serves as back-up support to the Nursing Department for property searches for incoming patients.

Maintains confidentiality of prospective and incoming patient data in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulatory requirements.

Completes required continuing education credits; maintains current state license/certification.

Admissions Counselor: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC