OP Mental Health Counselor
About this role
Outpatient MH or SUD Counselor
Why Join Ava Health?
At Ava Health, we’re building something excellent together. Guided by our values of Agency, Service, and Purpose, we are committed to creating a workplace where encourage our staff to thrive just as much as clients. We’re looking for counselors who are collaborative, compassionate, and creative—people who want to help shape a culture of kindness, innovation, and support.
What You’ll Do
- This is a part time position offering 10-15 hours per week running groups, individual sessions, documentation, and communicating with the treatment team when needed.
- Contribute ideas to enhance programming—we welcome creativity, from experiential groups to innovative interventions.
- Facilitate engaging psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups (with co-facilitation support when needed).
- Be part of a feedback-driven culture that celebrates growth, teamwork, and gratitude (including our unique pendant recognition program).
What We’re Looking For
- This is an entry or mid-level counselor position reserved for someone working towards licensure. A Bachelor’s degree is required at minimum, and a license is required.
- Working toward licensure in some capacity (LPCC, CSW, MFTC, CAS, etc.).
- At least 1 year of behavioral health or SUD treatment experience (internships count!).
- Strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships.
- A willingness to grow through supervision, professional development, and creative problem-solving.
Compensation & Benefits
- $35-55 hourly depending on experience and based on education/licensure.
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, supervision support) NOT eligible for Part Time Employees at this time.
- A supportive, growth-oriented workplace that values creativity, recognition, and well-being.
- Full-time positions frequently open-up at Ava Health, especially during this time of growth. For now, the position is Part Time yet there is room for growth.
Company at a glance
Transforming behavioral healthcare—accessible, accountable, adaptable.
📍 Grand Junction, CO | Full Continuum of Care
Ava Health is redefining behavioral healthcare by providing private-pay quality care that’s accessible to all. From sub-acute stabilization to mental health transitional housing, we offer a full continuum of care serving the Western Slope of Colorado.
🔹 What We Stand For
✔ Adaptable – Personalized care that meets people where they are
✔ Accountable – Focused on real outcomes, not just compliance
✔ Accessible – Medicaid, in-network, out-of-network, private pay
✔ People-First Workplace – We prioritize our team
🔹 How We’re Different
🚀 Building in public → Full transparency—we share insights, wins, and challenges in real time
🚀 Reducing wait times & eliminating system barriers → Care when it’s needed, not months later
🚀 Independently owned, no outside investors, no private equity. → We control our mission, not shareholders
🚀 Providing high-quality care that’s financially sustainable → A mission-driven model, not a volume-based system
🔹 Join Us
We’re actively hiring top clinicians, case managers, and operators who want to work in a system that actually supports them.
💡 Follow our journey. Engage in the conversation. Let’s build the future of behavioral healthcare together.
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