Therapist - Community Connections

Aurora-Mental-Health-; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Loan forgiveness program

Continued learning benefits

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery in Colorado seeks an empathetic therapist to join the Community Connections team. You will deliver diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, treatment teams, and community partners, with a strong focus on continuity of care and culturally humble practice in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or related field.
• Colorado licensure eligibility or active licensure with ability to transfer.
• Experience in behavioral health, individual/family/group therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group therapy.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented interventions to promote resilience.
• Develop care plans, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with clinicians and partners.
• Document accurately in EHR; participate in supervision and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural humility

Creativity

Relationship-building

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you're passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them build meaningful connections in their recovery journey, this is the opportunity for you. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with Candidate Permit - SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist to join our Community Connections team. Guided by SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness, this unique program helps clients strengthen recovery, stability, and personal growth through engaging on-site and community-based activities. Working collaboratively with clients, treatment teams, and community partners, you'll provide therapeutic interventions and support continuity of care from assessment through discharge. The ideal candidate is adaptable, relationship-driven, and experienced working with diverse individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges, bringing strong communication skills, cultural humility, creativity, and a genuine passion for making a difference beyond the walls of a clinic.Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.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: $60,673 - $65,527 per year.Licensed Therapist: $67,529 - $92,515 per year.Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 - $77,010 per year.Licensed Psychologist: $99,494 - $127,352 per year.Essential Functions:Function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Attend trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities as directed.Attend trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities as directed.Provide exemplary customer service in alignment with AMHR's mission, values, and standards of care.Deliver comprehensive clinical services designed to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and support client recovery.Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services.Utilize trauma-informed, recovery-oriented interventions that promote resilience, client empowerment, and community integration.Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as needed.Assist clients in identifying strengths, addressing symptoms, developing coping skills, and establishing individualized treatment goals.Develop, monitor, and update care plans in collaboration with clients and complete required outcome measures.Provide guidance, support, and supervision to ensure client safety and well-being.Coordinate care and collaborate with internal teams, external providers, community partners, and collateral contacts to ensure continuity of care and access to needed services.Facilitate referrals, service coordination, case management, and discharge planning within scope of practice.Complete level-of-care assessments and recommendations to support appropriate service transitions and treatment planning.Prepare reports, clinical correspondence, and other documentation in accordance with confidentiality requirements and applicable releases of information.Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of clinical, fiscal, grant, contract, and electronic health record documentation.Assist with grant and contract deliverables, reporting requirements, client satisfaction surveys, outcome tracking, and other special projects assigned.Maintain all credentialing requirements and complete activities necessary for ongoing participation with third-party payers.Meet established productivity, quality, and performance expectations, including key performance indicators (KPIs).Participate in other clinical, administrative, and organizational activities as assigned.Participate in student training programs and committees. Provide clinical supervision and oversight, including cosigning clinical documentation when clinically appropriate and in accordance with organizational policy.Requirements:Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or another recognized accrediting body.Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist: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.Minimum of one (1) year of relevant clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.Licensed Therapist or Psychologist:Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.Current Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), or equivalent licensure in another state with the ability and intent to transfer licensure to Colorado within 30 days from your hire date.Colorado Licensure Requirement: Candidates holding an out-of-state license must obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through DORA within 30 days of their hire date.Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical theories, evidence-based practices, DSM-5 criteria, and recovery-oriented care.Ability to evaluate client needs, assess risk, provide crisis intervention, and implement clinically appropriate interventions based on scope of practice and licensure.Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with clients, families, community partners, referral sources, and multidisciplinary teams.Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, care coordination records, psychological reports (as applicable), and other required clinical communications.Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other healthcare technology platforms.Strong organizational, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.Commitment to cultural humility, equitable and inclusive care, continuous professional development, and ongoing enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills.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: KaiserDental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)Company paid basic life and AD&D insuranceLong-term disability coverage*403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employmentAccrued 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)Holidays: 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 ProgramVoluntary term life insuranceShort term disability**Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or moreAdditional 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 teamworkWe 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.