Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment​/ACT

Job Details Job Location:
Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO Position Type:
Full Time: FTE 1 Education Level:
Master's Degree Salary Range: $58480.92 - $118627.08 Salary/year Job Category:
Clinical Description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is an evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at-risk of psychiatric crisis, hospitalization and involvement in the criminal justice system. ACT is one of the oldest and most widely researched evidence-based practices in behavioral healthcare for people with severe mental illness. We are hiring a Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in counseling, LSW or LPCC), a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or an Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist who has healthy boundaries, strong clinical skills, and flexibility.

The ideal candidate possesses humility, strong character, and openness to a team-centered culture. ACT Therapists must be able to adapt to changing situations well.

About the role.

ACT team Therapists meet with individuals in the community as well as the office to deliver treatment. This position works in tandem with a multidisciplinary team culture. You do not need expertise with our clientele, but you must be committed to the effort of learning how to best help this population.

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 experience, licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $58,480.92 - $80,026.62 per year.
• Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 - $91,016.64per year.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010- $83,473.46per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68- $per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay.
* rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

• Will receive 5% of their 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).

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 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.
• Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Requirements:

• Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist:
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the 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,…