Therapist - School Based/APS NW (60666)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Leversee: 1290
• Chambers,
• Aurora
• CO, 80011 -
• Aurora,
• CO 80011Position
• Type: 1
• FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)Education
• Level:
• Master's
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $56,387.92 - $108,662.41
• Salary/yearJob
• Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027
• School
• Year (Start
• Date: Late July/Early August 2026) Make a lasting impact where it matters most—our schools. As a School-Based Therapist at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR), you’ll provide direct therapeutic support to K-12 students, addressing their mental health needs while fostering growth, resilience, and well-being. We are seeking a Master’s-level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit – SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or an Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist to join our School-Based Services (SBS) team. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, collaborate with school staff, and lead wellness initiatives. Our SBS team serves Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek Schools, Bennett & Byers School Districts, and local charter schools, following a school calendar with time off during summer and major breaks. If you're passionate about community service and supporting student well-being, apply today!
• Work
• Schedule:
• Shift: Monday-Friday, during school hours, fully onsite/in-person.

Duration

• 10 months during the school year, paid over 12 months.
• Time
• Off: Paid time off during all school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer -- including the whole month of July off). Salary for this role. Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience, licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.
• Unlicensed
• Therapist:- $56,387.92- $73,304.29 per year.
• Licensed
• Therapist: $61,844.64 - $83,373.58 per year.
• Unlicensed
• Psychologist: $64,129.15 - $76,461.69 per year.
• Licensed
• Psychologist: $91,136.21 - $108,662.41per year. Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language. About you. An ideal candidate should be skilled in trauma treatment and have experience working in a school setting with diverse student populations, with a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. A successful School-based Therapist is someone who is highly proactive with an ability to build successful relationships in new settings. This person should be comfortable working autonomously, highly organized, and communicative.
• Essential
• Functions: 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 to evaluate strengths and symptoms, and to 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 client's care team.

Preferred

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 Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term disability
• *Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more Additional Perks. Quality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee. 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, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics. Because focusing on clients is what matters most, billing and administrative work is taken care of by your supportive team, so you don't have to worry about your own billing! Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission

Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision