Therapist - Residential Services

Thomas House: 16390 East 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011

• Salary Range: $58,480.92 - $ Salary/year
• Position Type:
  Full Time: FTE 1
• Education Level: Master's Degree
• Category:
  Clinical

Are you a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in residential mental health care? 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'll 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. Our team thrives on strong communication, 24/7 support, and a fun, inclusive environment that reflects the vibrant community of Aurora. Help us push the boundaries of traditional mental health care and reimagine what healing can look like.

This position is fully in-person/onsite. We offer flexible work arrangements, either a 5 x 8-hour workweek (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm) or a 4 x 10-hour workweek (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday).

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 years of experience or 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 - $ per year.

* rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

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