Float Therapist - School Based​/CCSD

Float Therapist - School Based/CCSD (58265)

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery as a dynamic School-Based Float Therapist to support K-12 students and families across Cherry Creek Schools and local charter schools.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dynamic School-Based Float Therapist to join our dedicated team supporting K-12 students and families across Cherry Creek Schools and local charter schools. This unique role offers variety and impact, including conducting intake assessments for schools with high referral rates, providing short-term coverage when schools lack an assigned therapist, and facilitating wellness groups for students and parents.

Candidates may carry a small caseload and collaborate closely with school mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care. We welcome Master’s-level clinicians (MA in Counseling, LSW, LPCC, MFT), Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), or Psychologists (licensed or unlicensed) with experience in trauma treatment, school-based settings, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. If you are highly organized, assertive, and thrive in building relationships in new environments, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying school calendar breaks!

The Therapist will work school hours Monday – Friday, fully onsite/in-person, working 10 months during the school year, which is paid over 12 months. Paid time off during all school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer – including the entire month of July off).

• 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 - $76,461.69 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $91,136.21 - $ per year.

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.

• Will receive scheduled earnings on a bi‑weekly basis for all hours worked in an amount equivalent to 5% of your regular base rate (hourly or salaried), to a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full time equivalency (FTE).

• 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 client’s care team.

• Unlicensed Therapist:
  Master's degree in counseling and License eligible as LMFT, LPC, or LCSW. At least one year of clinical experience preferred in diagnosing, completing intake assessments, and individual, family or group therapy.
• Unlicensed Psychologist:
  Doctorate in psychology and License eligible as Psychologist (PhD, PsyD). At least one year of relevant experience…