Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)

Althought Therapy – Lakewood, CO

Status :  W-2 Employee (Full-Time Preferred)

Schedule :  Hybrid (In-Person + Telehealth)

Compensation :  $1,000–$1,200 / month base + $30–$56 per clinical session (+ incentives)

Start Date :  Flexible (within 1–2 months)

About Althought Therapy

Althought Therapy is a boutique psychology practice in Lakewood, Colorado, founded by Dr. Samantha Awalt, Licensed Psychologist.

We specialize in relationship-centered therapy for couples, parents, and individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change through depth-oriented psychological work.

Our approach integrates attachment theory, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and psychodynamic insight within a trauma-informed, emotionally attuned framework. We believe therapy is not just symptom reduction—it’s about reorganizing internal systems, repairing relational patterns, and restoring emotional trust.

We’re expanding our team to include psychologists who value clinical excellence, depth work, and a reflective, non-performative presence—professionals who understand that real change happens through attunement, precision, and humanity.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)—licensed or pre-licensed in Colorado—who is passionate about working with :

• Couples and parents  navigating disconnection, communication breakdowns, and family stress
• Individuals  exploring identity, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and meaning-making within their relational context

This role involves complex systems work, often with high-functioning adults and couples dealing with relational trauma, emotional distance, or role transitions (e.g., parenthood, betrayal, identity loss, burnout).

Ideal candidates are clinically grounded, psychologically minded, and emotionally fluent—comfortable with both cognitive precision and emotional depth.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy to  couples, parents, and individual adults  (minimum  25 sessions per week  once caseload is full)

Conceptualize cases through a  relational-developmental lens , integrating attachment, systems, and neurobiological perspectives

Maintain accurate and timely documentation (within 48 hours)

Participate in weekly clinical consultation and reflective case review

Engage in ongoing training and supervision in the  Althought Method , including internal workshops and collaborative formulation meetings

Contribute to client continuity planning and ethical termination processes

Therapeutic Orientation & Expectations

The work at Althought Therapy requires more than traditional “skills training.” Clinicians must be :

Emotionally attuned :  tracking subtle shifts in affect and regulation

Developmentally informed :  understanding how early life experiences shape relational defenses and coping patterns

Integrative thinkers :  weaving neurobiological, attachment, and systems insights into live relational process

Relationally boundaried :  capable of deep empathy without overidentification

Reflective practitioners :  using supervision and self-inquiry as active components of clinical growth

You’ll be working with clients who often present with chronic disconnection, shame, perfectionism, emotional shutdown, or relational rupture—and who require a clinician skilled at building safety, differentiation, and self-trust in the therapy room.

Non-Clinical Responsibilities (Included in Base Pay)

Clinicians dedicate 4–8 hours / week to the broader practice ecosystem, paid through a $1,000–$1,200 monthly administrative stipend.

These hours include :

1. Professional Development & Consultation

Weekly case consultation and internal supervision

Integration of The Althought Method principles into casework

Readings, trainings, or reflective writing aligned with our relational-developmental framework

2. Marketing & Visibility

Collaborate on social media and website content (posts, copy review, educational writing)

Participate in seasonal marketing campaigns and topic-based awareness projects

Contribute to your clinician profile and niche visibility (with administrative support)

3. Community Engagement

Participate in local outreach, referral relationships, or mental health events

Represent Althought Therapy’s approach to other providers, schools, or organizations

Support Groups

4. Group & Program Development

Assist in designing or co-facilitating support groups, parent workshops, or psychoeducation events (planning time covered by base pay; facilitation time paid separately—see below)

5. Phone Consultations

You will be responsible for booking and scheduling your own consultations to develop your caseload.

Compensation Structure

Base Administrative Pay-Documentation, meetings, marketing, consultation, community engagement$1,000–$1,200 / month

Clinical Pay-Per completed therapy session$30-$56 / session

Full Caseload (25–30 sessions / week) :

Expected monthly earnings :  $5,300–$7,900 (annualized $60k–$102k).

Schedule & Availability

Practice Hours :   Mon–Thu 8 : 00 AM–8 : 00 PM; Fri 8 : 00–5 : 00 PM

Caseload Building Phase (First 3–6 Months) :

Minimum of  5 days / week  of clinical availability

Two evening blocks (until 8 PM)

Saturday mornings (8–1 PM)  encouraged but not required to accelerate growth

After maintaining a  full caseload for 3 months , clinicians may propose long-term schedule adjustments that maintain continuity of care and a minimum of 25 sessions / week.

Schedule changes require  4 weeks’ notice  and approval.

Location & Work Environment

Office :  575 Union Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CO 80228

Work Format :  Hybrid (shared in-person office + telehealth)

Office Layout :  Two offices (one shared clinician room) + waiting room

Environment :  Intentional, calming space for depth-oriented therapy

Remote Work :  Up to two designated telehealth days (if caseload is sustainable)

Benefits

Health Insurance Contribution :  Monthly employer contribution toward a health plan (for full-time clinicians after 60 days)

Paid Time Off :  10 business days annually (accrued)

Paid Holidays :  6 major holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Retirement Plan :  3% employer match after one year (Simple IRA or equivalent)

Professional Development Stipend :  $500–$1,000 / year for CE trainings or materials

Weekly Consultation & Mentorship  with licensed psychologist

Full Administrative Support :  Billing, scheduling, referrals, marketing, and SEO

Hybrid Flexibility :  Remote and in-person balance once caseload stabilizes

Career Growth :  Leadership, supervision, or training opportunities as practice expands

Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Licensed or pre-licensed psychologist in Colorado (active license required; pending not accepted)

Strong foundation in  attachment, trauma, couples, or developmental systems work

Excellent conceptualization, documentation, and relational skills

Professional integrity and commitment to reflective supervision

Ideal Candidate Traits

Emotionally attuned and grounded

Curious, intelligent, and capable of deep conceptual work

Comfortable with affect regulation, intensity, and relational repair

Invested in long-term professional growth and ethical excellence

Collaborative, consistent, and compassionate

To Apply

Email CV and cover letter to Awalt@Althought-Therapy.com

Please include :

What draws you to Althought Therapy’s mission and clinical approach

The populations or relational systems you feel most effective with

How you engage with supervision and ongoing professional growth

About Working at Althought TherapyWe believe that real therapy happens in the spaces between awareness and relationship—in the moment a client feels safe enough to see themselves differently.Join a practice where science meets soul, and where your own development as a psychologist is treated with the same care you give your clients.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80228