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We are looking for candidates who want to join a dynamic team of diverse peers to play a critical role in enhancing whole person health and driving a performance-driven culture.
If you want to work in a collaborative environment where opportunities are abundant, skills are stretched, and excellence is rewarded, the Center for African American Health might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Reports to: Director of Programs
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt – Contractor
Salary Range: $25.00 to $45.00 hourly
Benefits: No benefits offered at this time
Location: Various class locations in Metro-Denver, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends
The Center for African American Health is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the Black community to make informed health decisions that benefit the whole person through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
We are seeking a detailed-oriented, highly organized professional to join our team. This position is responsible for the supervision, planning, and delivery of the 24/7 Dad curriculum. The aim of the program is to enhance the health and well-being of children and families by supporting, encouraging, and promoting fathers’ roles in their child’s lives. The Fatherhood Engagement Facilitator is responsible for delivery of evidence-based father-focus parenting curriculum in community locations, recruiting father participants by engaging community outreach activities and community education, as well as maintaining partnerships with other community-based organizations.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement with fidelity evidence-based parenting education programs and curricula.
- Create and deliver workshops, group sessions, and one-on-one coaching on various parenting topics.
- Tailor programs to meet the specific needs and cultural backgrounds of the families served.
- Initiate and set goals for family and parent education programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
- Develop and grow relationships with community partners to establish additional referral sources.
- Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in parenting education.
- Serve as an advocate for parents and families and support CAA Health’s efforts in the community through outreach activities, event participation, and information sharing.
- Track program effectiveness by monitoring participant progress and evaluating outcomes to make necessary adjustments.
- Work with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
- Develops and prepares correspondence, status reports, presentations, or other related information as requested by grants and supervisor.
- Ensures that deadlines are met and adapts to changing priorities.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, health education, or related field preferred and 1 year of experience in community outreach and program facilitation.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (Preferred, not required)
- Ability to lead interactive discussions, group activities, and skills building exercises.
- Ability to build rapport with parents and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of child development, family systems, and parenting theories.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- MS Office suite [Strong computer skills, familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint] and Google Docs
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
- Professional level verbal and written communications skill
- Ability to maintain accurate and confidential organization/ client/service information and prepare internal and external as required
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
- Initiative and capacity to respond effectively in stressful/crisis situations and multi-tasks
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with people and groups of diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
- Ability to connect with diverse communities and forge strong relationships
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of CAA Health
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume to careers@caahealth.org, and include Fatherhood Engagement Facilitator in the subject line.
No phone calls please. All applications must be submitted electronically – none will be accepted in person. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity & Equity Statement
The Center for African American Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender or gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, military status, or sexual orientation in any of our activities or operations.
Purpose of this Request for Qualifications
The Center for African American Health is expanding our network of licensed mental health therapists who can provide services to community members across Colorado.
Through this RFQ, CAA Health seeks to identify and pre-qualify licensed therapists interested in working as independent contractors to deliver culturally responsive mental health services.
Selected therapists will be placed in a qualified contractor pool and may be engaged on an as-needed basis under an Independent Contractor Agreement.
This RFQ allows CAA Health to evaluate:
- Professional licensure and credentials
- Clinical experience
- Cultural humility and responsiveness
- Experience serving underserved communities
- Service capacity and availability
Scope of Services
Contracted therapists may provide a range of mental health services, including:
- Individual therapy (for adults, youth, or both depending on licensure)
- Family and/or couples’ therapy
- Short-term counseling and ongoing therapy services
- Crisis support and stabilization within scope of practice
- Referrals to higher levels of care when clinically appropriate
- Participation in case consultation or team meetings (as needed)
- Timely clinical documentation and outcome reporting
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations and Colorado licensing laws
Services may be delivered in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid model.
Community-Centered Care
Therapists will primarily serve members of the Black community and other historically underserved populations in the Denver Metro area.
We are seeking clinicians who can:
- Provide affirming and inclusive care to historically marginalized communities
- Support individuals across the lifespan, including youth, adolescents, adults, and elders
- Work effectively with LGBTQIA+ community members
- Deliver services grounded in cultural humility, equity, and person-centered care
- Adapt services to meet community needs in accessible and responsive ways
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold an active Colorado license as one of the following:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Psychologist
- Have a minimum of three (3) years of post-licensure clinical experience
- Demonstrate experience working with underserved populations
- Practice trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
- Be able to provide services in-person and/or via telehealth
- Carry professional liability insurance
- Pass a background check
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, and state regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to therapists who have:
- Lived or professional experience serving the Black community
- Bilingual or multilingual capabilities
- Experience facilitating therapy groups
- Experience working in nonprofit or community-based mental health settings
- Specializations in areas such as:
- Trauma
- Early childhood mental health
- Youth and adolescents
- Family systems
- Substance use
- Racial trauma or racial stress
Service Delivery Model
Therapists selected through this RFQ will:
- Operate as an independent contractor
- Coordinate availability based on program needs
- Provide services virtually and/or at designated CAA Health locations
- Use approved systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting
- Participate in quality assurance and program coordination
- Collaborate with CAA Health staff as needed
Compensation (Informational Only)
Compensation will be per session or hourly and will be negotiated based on credentials, licensure level, and experience.
Anticipated Payment Range: Based upon qualifications.
Payment Schedule: Monthly
Submission Requirements
Interested therapists should submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of current Colorado professional license
- Proof of professional liability insurance
- A brief narrative (1–2 pages) describing:
- Your clinical background and areas of focus
- Your experience serving the Black community or other underserved populations
- Your culturally responsive approach to therapy
- Your approach to addressing racial stress and systemic barriers in mental health care
- Preferred therapy modalities or populations served
- Your availability for services
- Three professional references
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed based on:
- Licensure and professional credentials
- Clinical experience and areas of specialization
- Cultural responsiveness and humility
- Experience working in community or underserved settings
- Alignment with the mission of CAA Health
- Availability and service capacity
- Feedback from CAA Health program participants (when applicable)
Selection Process
Qualified applicants will:
- Be placed in a pre-qualified contractor pool
- Be contacted for interviews as program needs arise
- Negotiate contract terms if selected
- Receive an Independent Contractor Agreement
Placement in the contractor pool does not guarantee work but allows CAA Health to engage therapists as services are needed.
Contract Terms
Independent contractor agreements will outline:
- Scope of services
- Compensation and payment terms
- HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
- Contract term and termination provisions
- Insurance and indemnification requirements
- Documentation and reporting expectations
RFQ Timeline
RFQ Issued: April 13, 2026
Qualifications Due: June 19, 2026
Interviews (if applicable): Panel
Notification of Selection: Email and Phone
Anticipated Contract Start Date: June 29, 2026
Submission Instructions
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please submit application and materials listed above to the following email address and include Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor in the subject line: careers@caahealth.org.
No phone calls please. All applications must be submitted electronically – none will be accepted in person.
Rights Reserved
The Center for African American Health reserves the right to:
- Reject any or all submissions
- Request additional information or clarification
- Modify or cancel this RFQ
- Negotiate final contract terms with selected applicants
Equal Opportunity & Equity Statement
The Center for African American Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender or gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, military status, or sexual orientation in any of our activities or operations.
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our team says about CAA Health!
Working with CAA Health allows me to see and celebrate the positive impact our programs and resources have throughout the Metro Denver Black community. I believe in CAA Health’s mission, values, and vision – and I enjoy working with a highly talented and inclusive team that reflects the community it serves.
Nicole W.
Black health equity is essential to ensuring every individual has a fair opportunity to live a healthy life. I’m proud to work at CAA Health alongside professionals who share the same commitment to excellence and service on behalf of our community.
Paula B.