Bilingual Therapist - School Based/APS NE (54076)

Aurora, CO; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization seeks a Bilingual School-Based Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position supports the well-being of students across K-12 schools, combining clinical expertise with community engagement. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's or higher degree in counseling and be licensed or on their way to licensure.

Benefits

Paid time off during school breaks

Health and dental insurance

Quality supervision for licensure

Loan forgiveness program

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Annual influenza vaccination required

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in professional counseling required.
• Must obtain mental health Candidate Permit within 30 days of hire.
• At least two years clinical experience for Licensed roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide therapy.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans for clients.
• Provide clinical case-management services as needed.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Master's in Counseling

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Leversee:1290 Chambers, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO

Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $56387.92 - $108662.41 Salary/year

Job Category: Clinical

Description

Now Hiring a Bilingual School-Based Therapist (Float position) for the 2025-2026 School Year for Byers School District & Northeast Aurora Public Schools (APS)

Fuel your passion for mental health and community impact by joining our School-Based Services team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR). As a School-Based Therapist, you'll be embedded in the vibrant, ever-changing environment of K-12 schools, where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families. You'll have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, promote resilience, and support wellness within diverse school communities. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to serve with purpose and help shape the future.

We are seeking a dedicated Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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 Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist who is ready to bring their clinical skills and passion to the school setting. This is a full-time, fully in-person position following the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and is paid over 12 months. In this role, you will serve as a float therapist, providing services in the Byers School District 1–2 days per week and supporting Aurora Public Schools (APS) 3–4 days per week across various school locations. You’ll enjoy meaningful work, supportive supervision, and generous paid time off during school breaks—including the entire month of July. If you're ready to grow, connect, and make an impact, we encourage you to 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 - $76,461.69per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $91,136.21 -$108,662.41 per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay.*Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 10% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $6,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

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 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 clients care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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 (LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, or 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, familyor 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).
• Fluency in Spanish
• 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.

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 Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (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.
• 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, 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 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 its 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.

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