School Psychologist / Behavioral Health Specialist

Strides Therapy and Educational Services•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Aurora Public Schools to hire two school-based mental health professionals for a grant-funded high school behavioral health program. The program focuses on substance use prevention and early intervention, with priority given to 9th-grade students. The role serves multiple high schools and requires travel between sites. It is an in-person, one-year position for the 2026–27 school year on a 187-day calendar, with the possibility of continuing for up to three years. The schedule is 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week. The stated rate is $70–$73 per hour W-2, with indirect and direct time paid equally. Strides describes itself as a local provider of educational and therapeutic services focused on supporting students’ well-being and success.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling.
Active Colorado license (CDE or DORA) in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling, or a CDE-issued temporary emergency license.
Three years of experience in school-based prevention, behavioral health, or student support services.

Nice To Haves

CDE Special Services Provider License in School Social Work.
Experience with MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or substance use prevention.

Responsibilities

Work with 9th-grade teams and advisory on Tier 1 prevention topics, including social-emotional learning, protective factors, belonging, and attendance.
Deliver and progress-monitor evidence-based interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, Teen Intervene, InDepth, and small skill-building groups.
Coordinate alternatives to suspension for substance-related incidents.
Strengthen MTSS referral pathways, intervention protocols, and data-informed decision-making.
Coach administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and teachers, and provide professional learning.
Connect students and families with community-based providers and resources.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with an employer contribution toward the monthly premium for qualifying plans.
401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match: 100% match for the first 3% and 50% match for 4% and 5%.
Up to 40 hours of PTO/sick time.
State licensure reimbursement.
National certification stipend.
CEU platform reimbursement.
Group professional liability insurance.
Dedicated Educational Services Manager for one-to-one support.
Cancer insurance.
Pet insurance.
Life insurance.
Catastrophe medical insurance.