Therapist - WIC (Swing & Nights/BE) (61177)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,055 - 78,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality supervision for clinical hours

Loan forgiveness

Funding for continued learning and training

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is hiring a Therapist for their 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center. The role involves conducting crisis assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide immediate support. Candidates must have a Master's or Doctoral degree and relevant licensure, with a focus on compassionate patient care and crisis intervention.

Offering flexible schedules, competitive wages based on experience, and excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Must hold a mental health Candidate Permit within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and crisis management techniques.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments and evaluations in our Walk-In Crisis Center.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide care.
• Monitor and update treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Collaborative teamwork

Compassionate communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling

Licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist—Master’s level (with Candidate Permit: SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Psychologist (licensed or unlicensed)—to join our 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center (WIC). In this fast-paced, team-based environment, you’ll conduct crisis assessments, evaluate safety and risk using tools like the Columbia and Safe-T, and help determine the appropriate level of care, including CSU placement or external referrals. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, and case managers to provide immediate, trauma-informed support to individuals in behavioral health crisis. The ideal candidate is warm, flexible, composed under pressure, and passionate about helping people access the care they need when they need it most.

Schedule

Position is fully onsite/in-person. Available schedules are:

• Wednesday through Saturday Swing Shift, 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm
• Wednesday through Saturday Overnight Shift, 8:30 pm - 7 am

Salary

Wage is based on years of licensure and company equity. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $28.12 - $38.48 per hour.
• Licensed Therapist: $31.98 - $43.76 per hour.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $33.66 - $40.13 per hour.
• Licensed Psychologist: $47.83 - $57.03 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay

The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am.

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50
• Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $4.25/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/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 the 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 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 in evaluating 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 client's care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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.
• Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• 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

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our clients and staff, 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 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 11 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!

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.

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.