Therapist - Early Childhood Family Center (63663)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

9d•$60,673 - $127,352•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children and families as a Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit - LPCC, SWC/LSW, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or an Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist with our Early Childhood and Family Center (ECFC). In this unique role, you will provide both dyadic therapy and infant and early childhood mental health consultation services to children ages 0–6, their caregivers, and community partners, helping strengthen caregiver-child relationships and promote healthy social-emotional development. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team spanning outpatient therapy, early childhood consultation, and family peer support, you will support families across the full continuum of care, from prevention and education to intervention and treatment. This position combines grant-funded consultation work through Nurturing Connections Colorado with outpatient billable services, offering a dynamic opportunity to partner with early care and education providers, caregivers, and community organizations. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused self-starter with experience in infant and early childhood mental health, a passion for supporting young children and families, and training in evidence-based practices such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Experience working within early childhood education settings is highly valued.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).
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 clinical experience providing care to the appropriate client population, including diagnosing, conducting intake assessments, and delivering individual, family, or group therapy.
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.
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 understanding of mental illness and treatment modalities within a multidisciplinary approach.
Knowledge of DSM-V.
Ability to understand 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. At AMHR, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within early childhood education settings is highly valued.
Training in evidence-based practices such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Responsibilities

Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns by providing clinical services, case management, and education.
In collaboration with the client, create and carry out a consistent plan of treatment, from intake and assessment to closure.
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 in evaluating 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.

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 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short-term disability
Quality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
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, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics and DEI trainings.