Therapist - Commerce Counseling Center

Therapist - Commerce City Counseling Center (59096)

Base pay range: $58,480.92/yr – $/yr. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience; talk with recruiter to learn more.

Make a meaningful impact in your community by joining Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR)! We’re excited to welcome passionate clinicians to our newly developed counseling center in Commerce City, CO. We are hiring Master’s-level Unlicensed Therapists (MA in Counseling with Candidate Permit – SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), and Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologists. In this role, you’ll provide intake, assessment, and therapeutic services for clients of all ages through individual, group, family, and couples counseling, as well as recovery supports.

Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm with potential for some evening hours. Eligible for a hybrid model: two days in office, three days remote. Schedule may be adjusted based on training and client/community needs.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $58,489.60 – $80,017.60 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 – $ per year.

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi‑weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. Maximum amount prorated based on 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 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.

• 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), COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education), or CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).
  • Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (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: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) – or equivalent in another state with intent to transfer. Colorado licensure requirement: if currently hold an out‑of‑state license, must…