Position Overview
Assessing Alternatives Counseling (AAC) is seeking a licensed therapist who is passionate about innovation in mental health care and excited to help build and grow a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity for a clinician who wants to do more than simply provide therapy. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, systems-minded, and motivated to help shape clinical protocols, referral pathways, program structure, and long-term vision—while also actively providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy services.
If you are energized by program development, collaborative care, and expanding access to transformational mental health treatment, we would love to connect.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (preparation, dosing sessions, integration)
- Conduct clinical assessments and determine appropriateness for KAP
- Provide traditional psychotherapy as part of a full caseload
- Collaborate with prescribers and medical providers
- Maintain compliant documentation and risk assessment protocols
Program Development Responsibilities
- Assist in developing KAP clinical protocols and workflows
- Help design screening and intake processes
- Contribute to policies related to safety, emergency procedures, and informed consent
- Support marketing education efforts (community outreach, provider education)
- Participate in strategic planning for program growth
- Track outcomes and contribute to program evaluation
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both direct client care and building systems.
Qualifications
Required:
- Licensed in Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
- Minimum 2 years post-licensure clinical experience
- Experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, or complex cases
- Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
Preferred:
- Formal KAP training (MAPS, Polaris, Fluence, etc.) or active enrollment
- Experience in psychedelic-informed therapy
- Experience collaborating with medical providers
- Interest in program development or leadership
Who You Are
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Comfortable with both structure and innovation
- Calm, grounded presence in altered states work
- Excited by outcome measurement and program growth
- Interested in long-term leadership opportunities
Compensation Structure
Compensation is designed to support both clinical work and program growth.
Phase 1 (Program Launch):
- Per-session compensation for KAP sessions facilitated
- Competitive per-session rate for traditional therapy
- Optional oversight/leadership stipend during initial development phase
Phase 2 (Stabilized Revenue):
- Transition to tiered revenue share or hybrid compensation model
- Opportunity for increased leadership compensation as program grows
Compensation range varies depending on experience and licensure level. Detailed structure will be discussed during interview process.
Pay: $26.97 - $32.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person