Derek Durst

Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Brightside Health

mental health Fort Collins, CO

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
3 years
since Feb 2023
Gender
Male

Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Mental Health CounselorCurrent
Brightside Health
Since Feb 2023 · 3 years · Fort Collins, CO

Education

Angelo State University
Master of Science - MS
2015 – 2016

About Brightside Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M

Professional Overview

Derek Durst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Mental Health Counselor, currently affiliated with Brightside Health, based in Fort Collins, CO. As a mental health, Durst contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Fort Collins, CO. They have been with Brightside Health for 3 years. Durst holds academic credentials, including Master of Science - MS, from Angelo State University. Brightside Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Fort Collins, CO healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Derek Durst is one of them.
  • 1,298 mental health professionals are based in CO (out of 28,359 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 12 contacts at Brightside Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CO: $42,000 – $104,000 (median $60,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CO: Sole Proprietor (70), Private Practice (25), Denver Health (25).
  • 6% of mental health professionals in CO hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CO have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Derek Durst located?

Derek Durst is based in Fort Collins, CO. They are currently affiliated with Brightside Health.

What is Derek Durst's specialty?

Derek Durst specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Where does Derek Durst currently work?

Derek Durst currently works at Brightside Health. They have been there for 3 years.

What is Derek Durst's educational background?

Derek Durst attended Angelo State University.

How do I contact Derek Durst for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CO?

mental health professionals in CO typically earn $42,000 to $104,000 annually, with a median of $60,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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