Therapist; Day Shift - Crisis Services​/WIC;

Overview

Therapist (Day Shift) - Crisis Services/WIC (57040). This role is with Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) and involves working in Crisis Services, including a 24/7 Walk-In Clinic (WIC) offering immediate assessments and referrals for individuals in crisis, and a 16-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for adults requiring short-term intensive care.

• 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.

• Requirements:
• 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 within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license. AMHR will provide supervision for clinical hours at no cost to the employee.
• Preferred:
  At least one year of clinical experience including diagnosing, intake assessments, and delivering individual, family, or group therapy.
• Licensed Therapist or Psychologist:
• At least two years of clinical experience providing care, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD) or equivalent;
  Colorado licensure within 30 days if currently licensed out-of-state.
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record proficiently.
• Solid understanding of mental illness and treatment modalities within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM-V.
• Ability to respond effectively to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies, and mental health professionals.

• Base pay range: $28.12/hr - $57.03/hr
• Unlicensed Therapist: $28.12 - $38.48 per hour
• Licensed Therapist: $31.98 - $43.76 per hour
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $33.66 - $40.13 per hour
• Licensed Psychologist: $47.83 - $57.03 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Fully onsite;
  Wednesday - Saturday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Shift Differentials:
  Day weekend $2.50/hr;
  Swing Weekday $2.75/hr;
  Swing Weekend $3.25/hr
• Bilingual Language Differential Pay:
  Rate depends on language requirements and fluency
• Bi-weekly earnings with annual max $3,000 (prorated by FTE)

• Benefits (examples):
  Health insurance, dental, vision, FSA, life and AD&D, long-term disability, 403(b) with matching, vacation and sick pay, holidays, EAP, voluntary term life insurance, short-term disability, eligibility at 30+ hours/week

• Additional Perks:
  Clinical hours supervision, loan forgiveness, continued learning benefits, access to trainings, relief from billing/admin burden to focus on client care

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AMHR prohibits discrimination based on age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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