Provide intake, diagnostic assessments, and clinical services to clients of all ages to connect them with appropriate mental health services. Develop and monitor treatment plans while coordinating care with internal and external professionals.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in professional counseling or social work and a mental health Candidate Permit or professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist). Licensed candidates should have at least two years of clinical experience.
Category: ClinicalThe Connect to Care (C2C) team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to engaging clients as they begin their journey with AMHR and addressing gaps in care through innovative, trauma-informed approaches. We are seeking a Unlicensed or Licensed Therapist to join our access clinic, specializing in assessments and serving clients of all ages. This role involves providing intake and assessment services, determining diagnosis, and connecting clients to appropriate AMHR services. The ideal candidate is a versatile generalist who excels at building rapport quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to navigate the complexities of community mental health. If you’re seeking a challenging role focused on assessment, career growth, and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!
Schedule: This position is fully onsite/in-person.
Training
Period: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Regular
Schedule (after training):
Standard: 8-hour days (exact hours to be confirmed).
Optional after 60-90 days: 10-hour days, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., days to be determined based on the needs of the program. 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 years of experience or licensure and company equity.
Unlicensed
Therapist: $58,489.60 - $80,017.60 per year.
Licensed
Therapist: $66,512.16 - $91,016.64 per year.
Unlicensed
Psychologist: $70,010 - $83,473.46 per year.
Licensed
Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term Disability Coverage
AD&D Insurance
Floating Holiday
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term Disability
Loan Forgiveness
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Matching Contributions
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Conference Reimbursement
Continued Learning Benefit
Quality Supervision For Licensure
Clinical Training Database
Essential
Duties: 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 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. Staff member will 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 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). 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 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.
Colorado
Licensure
Requirement: 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.
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
*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. 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. 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-KR1
