Therapist - Community Connections

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

1d•$60,673 - $127,352•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is hiring a Therapist for its Community Connections team. The position may be filled by an unlicensed therapist with a master's degree and candidate permit, a licensed therapist, or an unlicensed or licensed psychologist. The program is guided by SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness and supports clients' recovery, stability, and personal growth through on-site and community-based activities. The therapist works with clients, treatment teams, and community partners to provide therapeutic interventions and continuity of care from assessment through discharge. The role suits an adaptable, relationship-driven clinician experienced with diverse people facing mental health and/or substance use challenges, and committed to communication, cultural humility, creativity, and community-based support. This is a fully in-person, 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week), scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary depends on experience, licensure, and company equity: Unlicensed Therapist, $60,673–$65,527; Licensed Therapist, $67,529–$92,515; Unlicensed Psychologist, $70,010–$77,010; Licensed Psychologist, $99,494–$127,352 per year. Salaries are based on 40 hours per week and are prorated for fewer hours. The position requires a relevant master's or doctoral degree and clinical experience. Unlicensed clinicians must obtain a mental health candidate permit within 30 days of hire and pursue independent licensure; licensed clinicians must hold qualifying Colorado licensure or obtain it within 30 days. AMHR provides supervision for licensure hours at no cost. 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-accredited program or another recognized accrediting body.
Unlicensed therapists or psychologists must obtain a mental health candidate permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LMFT, or LCSW).
At least one year of relevant clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy, for unlicensed therapists or psychologists.
At least two years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy, for licensed therapists or psychologists.
Licensed candidates must have 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.
Candidates with an out-of-state license must obtain the appropriate Colorado DORA licensure within 30 days of hire.
Valid Colorado driver's license and a driving record that meets organizational requirements.
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 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 a 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.
Attend assigned trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities.
Provide customer service aligned 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 that 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 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 service transitions and treatment planning.
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 ongoing participation with third-party payers.
Meet productivity, quality, and performance expectations, including key performance indicators.
Participate in other clinical, administrative, and organizational activities as assigned.
Participate in student training programs and committees.
Provide clinical supervision and oversight, including cosigning clinical documentation when appropriate and consistent with organizational policy.

Benefits

Kaiser health insurance
Dental and 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 per year
Accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year
One floating holiday
Ten designated company holidays each year
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short-term disability
Quality supervision for clinical hours toward licensure at no cost to the employee
Loan forgiveness
Continued learning benefit
Online clinical training database, conference reimbursement based on specialty interests, and regular in-person clinical trainings
Supportive team handles billing and administrative work