Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Therapist - Residential Services (55830)
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Therapist - Residential Services (55830)
Join our dedicated Residential Services Team at Thomas House and Mrachek House, supporting clients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and substance use concerns. With a combined 22‑bed capacity, you will provide individual and group therapy, crisis response, intake assessments, and collaborate closely with residential counselors and treatment teams. We welcome Master's level candidates with a provisional license/candidate permit – SWC/LSW, LPCC, MFT‑C, licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), and psychologists—licensed or unlicensed—who bring creativity, kindness, and a commitment to diversity and value alignment.
Schedule. This position is fully in‑person/onsite. We offer flexible work arrangements: either a 5‑day 8‑hour week (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm) or a 4‑day 10‑hour week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday).
Salary Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full‑time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. The rate is also based on years of experience, licensure, and company equity.
Unlicensed Therapist: $58,480.92 – $80,026.62 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.
Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate’s fluency.
Employees receive scheduled earnings on a bi‑weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000 per calendar year. The annual maximum is prorated based on full‑time equivalency (FTE).
Essential Duties
Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns by providing clinical services, case management, and education.
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 and crisis intervention as appropriate.
Assist clients to evaluate strengths and symptoms, set their own goals, and develop coping skills.
Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
Ensure billing information is up‑to‑date for assigned clients, obtain insurance authorization for services as required, and write reports and other correspondence.
Maintain credentialing with third‑party payers and coordinate care in partnership with the client care team.
Qualifications
Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist
Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from an APA, CACREP, or CSWE accredited program.
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).
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: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), or equivalent licensure in another state with intent to transfer.
Colorado licensure requirement: If holding an out‑of‑state license, obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through DORA within 30 days of hire.
Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of theories and evidence‑based practices related to clinical treatment, DSM‑V, and ability to respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
Ability to use an electronic health record proficiently.
Solid understanding of mental illness and multidisciplinary treatment modalities.
Ability to document interactions with clients and other agencies effectively.
Required Vaccination And TB Test 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 must be provided on the 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: 100% vesting immediately with matching contributions up to 4% after one year
Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays
Holidays: 11 designated holidays per year; employees working 24/7 programs receive pay for hours worked on holiday
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short‑term disability
Eligibility for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Additional Perks
Quality supervision for clinical hours toward licensure at no cost to the employee.
Loan forgiveness.
Continued learning benefit: access to an online database of clinical trainings, conferences, and DEI trainings.
Billing and administrative support provided by the supportive team.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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Schedule. This position is fully in‑person/onsite. We offer flexible work arrangements: either a 5‑day 8‑hour week (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm) or a 4‑day 10‑hour week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday).
Salary Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full‑time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. The rate is also based on years of experience, licensure, and company equity.
Unlicensed Therapist: $58,480.92 – $80,026.62 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.
Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate’s fluency.
Employees receive scheduled earnings on a bi‑weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000 per calendar year. The annual maximum is prorated based on full‑time equivalency (FTE).
Essential Duties
Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns by providing clinical services, case management, and education.
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 and crisis intervention as appropriate.
Assist clients to evaluate strengths and symptoms, set their own goals, and develop coping skills.
Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
Ensure billing information is up‑to‑date for assigned clients, obtain insurance authorization for services as required, and write reports and other correspondence.
Maintain credentialing with third‑party payers and coordinate care in partnership with the client care team.
Qualifications
Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist
Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from an APA, CACREP, or CSWE accredited program.
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).
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: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), or equivalent licensure in another state with intent to transfer.
Colorado licensure requirement: If holding an out‑of‑state license, obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through DORA within 30 days of hire.
Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of theories and evidence‑based practices related to clinical treatment, DSM‑V, and ability to respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
Ability to use an electronic health record proficiently.
Solid understanding of mental illness and multidisciplinary treatment modalities.
Ability to document interactions with clients and other agencies effectively.
Required Vaccination And TB Test 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 must be provided on the 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: 100% vesting immediately with matching contributions up to 4% after one year
Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays
Holidays: 11 designated holidays per year; employees working 24/7 programs receive pay for hours worked on holiday
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short‑term disability
Eligibility for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Additional Perks
Quality supervision for clinical hours toward licensure at no cost to the employee.
Loan forgiveness.
Continued learning benefit: access to an online database of clinical trainings, conferences, and DEI trainings.
Billing and administrative support provided by the supportive team.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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