Job DetailsJob Location
- Leversee: 1290
- Chambers,
- Aurora
- CO, 80011 -
- Aurora,
- CO 80011Position
- Type: 0.6
- FTE (24hrs/wk, benefited)Education
- Level:
- Master's
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $27.11 - $52.24
- HourlyJob
- Shift:
- Fully
- In-Person/On-SiteJob
- Category: ClinicalAre you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a School-Based Therapist and help shape the future by supporting students' mental health and well-being. In this role, you'll build meaningful relationships with students while providing essential therapeutic services in a school setting. Work alongside a dedicated team committed to meeting students' needs with compassion, creativity, and expertise in an environment that fosters growth for both students and clinicians alike. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (Master's degree 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 team. This part-time (24 hours per week) position will specifically serve Cherry Creek School District. The ideal candidate has experience in trauma treatment and working with diverse student populations. In this role, you will conduct intakes and assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, document services in a timely manner, and meet billable service standards. You will collaborate with school mental health professionals, provide wellness activities, and consult with teachers and staff to support students' overall well-being. This position requires someone who is highly resourceful, organized, and capable of building relationships in new environments while working independently.
- Work
- Schedule:
- Shift:
- Tuesday -
- Thursday, 8:00
- AM - 5:00 PM, 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. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.
- Unlicensed
- Therapist: $27.11 - $35.24 per hour.
- Licensed
- Therapist: $29.73 - $40.09 per hour.
- Unlicensed
- Psychologist: $30.83 - $36.76 per hour.
- Licensed
- Psychologist: $43.82 - $52.24 per hour. 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.
- 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, as well as 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. 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 clients' care team.
- QualificationsRequirements:
- Unlicensed
- Therapist or
- Psychologist: Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the 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). AMHR will provide quality supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
Preferred
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.
Licensed
Therapist or
Psychologist: At least two years 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). 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 multidisciplinary approach. Knowledge of DSM-5. 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. AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the current, annual flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical or religious exemption may be requested for the annual flu shot.
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, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics, and DEI trainings. 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
To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core
Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion. #LI-KE1
