Therapist - Adult Intensive Services/CLP

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

2d•$60,673 - $127,352•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a master's-level unlicensed therapist, licensed therapist, or unlicensed/licensed psychologist to join its Community Living Program. The role serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness who may be at risk of hospitalization, suicide, violence, or significant functional impairment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist helps clients transition from psychiatric inpatient care to community living through therapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and ongoing support intended to promote stability, recovery, and independence. Services are delivered in office-based and community settings, with collaboration among clinicians, case managers, peer specialists, recreation therapists, and other professionals. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a hybrid arrangement of two days in the office and three days working remotely. The schedule may be adjusted to address program, training, client, and community needs. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) and benefited. Salary depends on experience, licensure, and company equity: unlicensed therapists earn $60,673–$65,527; licensed therapists earn $67,529–$92,515; unlicensed psychologists earn $70,010–$77,010; and licensed psychologists earn $99,494–$127,352 per year. A bilingual language differential of $3,000 per calendar year may be available to employees who pass a language assessment, subject to position requirements and demonstrated proficiency. Candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree in a qualifying behavioral health field. Unlicensed candidates must obtain a mental health candidate permit within 30 days of hire and actively pursue independent licensure; AMHR provides supervision for licensure hours at no cost. The role requires relevant clinical experience, with minimums varying by licensure status, and applicable Colorado licensure or the ability and intent to obtain it within 30 days of hire. Employees must provide proof of an annual flu shot and a negative TB test before their first day, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an APA-, CACREP-, CSWE-, or otherwise recognized accredited program.
Unlicensed therapist or psychologist: obtain a mental health candidate permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue independent clinical licensure (LPC, LP, LMFT, or LCSW).
Unlicensed therapist or psychologist: at least one year of relevant clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.
Licensed therapist or psychologist: at least two years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.
Current Colorado DORA licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), or equivalent out-of-state licensure with the ability and intent to transfer to Colorado within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical theories, evidence-based practices, DSM-5 criteria, and recovery-oriented care.
Ability to evaluate client needs, assess risk, provide crisis intervention, and implement clinically appropriate interventions within scope of practice and licensure.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with clients, families, community partners, referral sources, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, care coordination records, psychological reports as applicable, and other required clinical communications.
Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other healthcare technology platforms.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to cultural humility, equitable and inclusive care, continuous professional development, and ongoing enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills.
Provide proof of an annual influenza vaccination and negative TB test before the first day of work; medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Responsibilities

Contribute as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and support a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Provide exemplary customer service in alignment with AMHR's mission, values, and standards of care.
Deliver clinical services to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and support client recovery.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
Use trauma-informed, recovery-oriented interventions to promote resilience, client empowerment, and community integration.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Help clients identify strengths, address symptoms, develop coping skills, and establish individualized treatment goals.
Develop, monitor, and update care plans in collaboration with clients and complete required outcome measures.
Provide guidance, support, and supervision to promote client safety and well-being.
Coordinate care with internal teams, external providers, community partners, and collateral contacts to support continuity of care and access to services.
Facilitate referrals, service coordination, case management, and discharge planning within scope of practice.
Complete level-of-care assessments and recommendations to support treatment planning and appropriate service transitions.
Prepare reports, clinical correspondence, and other documentation in accordance with confidentiality requirements and applicable releases of information.
Complete clinical, fiscal, grant, contract, and electronic health record documentation accurately, promptly, and compliantly.
Assist with grant and contract deliverables, reporting, client satisfaction surveys, outcome tracking, and assigned special projects.
Maintain credentialing requirements and complete activities needed for continued participation with third-party payers.
Meet established productivity, quality, and performance expectations, including key performance indicators.
Participate in assigned clinical, administrative, and organizational activities, student training programs, and committees.
Provide clinical supervision and oversight, including cosigning clinical documentation when appropriate and consistent with organizational policy.
Attend trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities as directed.

Benefits

Health insurance through Kaiser
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting 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, prorated by FTE
One floating holiday, prorated by FTE
Ten designated company holidays each year
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short-term disability
No-cost supervision for clinical hours toward licensure
Loan forgiveness
Continued learning benefit
Online database of clinical trainings, conference reimbursement based on specialty interests, and regular in-person clinical trainings
Bilingual language differential pay of $3,000 per calendar year for eligible employees who pass an assessment