Licensed Therapist (Swing Shift) - Crisis Services/WIC

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery • Aurora, CO

134d • $28 - $57

About The Position

Join Our Crisis Services Team! Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a key participant in a statewide crisis initiative, providing critical resources for individuals facing mental health, substance use, and emotional crises. Our Crisis Services division includes a 24/7 Walk-In Clinic (WIC) offering immediate assessments and referrals for those in crisis, and a 16-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for adults requiring short-term intensive care. Our CSU delivers comprehensive mental health treatment, including medication management, individual and group therapy, and round-the-clock support in a trauma-informed setting. We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or a Licensed Psychologist to join our Crisis Services team. In this role, you will conduct thorough evaluations for walk-in clients, assess safety and risk through safety planning, lethal means restriction, and Columbia screenings, and determine the appropriate level of care, including placement in the CSU or referrals to external agencies. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, milieu counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, and case managers, you will play a pivotal role in delivering life-changing crisis intervention services. The ideal candidate has experience in mental health crisis management, including M1 hold procedures, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals in crisis and eager to join a dedicated, on-site clinical team, we invite you to apply and help us make a difference in our community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in human services field for a Licensed Therapist or a Doctorate in psychology for a Licensed Psychologist.
• At least two years of clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD) – or equivalent licensure in another state with the intent to transfer.
• Colorado Licensure Requirement: If you currently hold an out-of-state license, it is a condition of employment that you obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) within 30 days of your hire date.
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM-V.
• Ability to comprehend and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies and mental health professionals.
• Required Vaccination and TB Test.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns, by providing clinical services, case management and education.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans; update at required intervals.
• Consult with internal and external professionals and collaterals to ensure access to needed services and proactive coordination of care.
• Provide clinical case-management services as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services designed to decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Assist clients to evaluate strengths and symptoms, and set their own goals.
• Guide and instruct clients in coping skills.
• Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
• Ensure that billing information is up-to-date for assigned clients.
• Seek insurance authorization for services as required.
• Write reports and other correspondence, as necessary, and with appropriate releases.
• Complete all requests to provide the necessary information and undertake the required activities to ensure timely and ongoing credentialing with third party payers.
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan, which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability
• Loan Forgiveness.
• Continued learning benefit, AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
• Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees