Bilingual Therapist - Child & Family South

Overview

Putting clients and community first—one of our five core values at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR)—guides everything we do. We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Master’s‑Level Therapist (Unlicensed with LSW or LPCC), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed or Licensed Psychologist to join our Child and Family South counseling center. This outpatient program provides mental health services to children ages 6-18 and their families, offering both teletherapy and in-person options for all services provided.

In this role, you’ll deliver individual and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions, while maintaining a minimum of 25 client contact hours per week.

• 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 as well as 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, COAMFTE, 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 toward licensure at no cost to the employee.
  • Preferred: at least one year of clinical experience providing care to the appropriate client population, 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 in another state with intent to transfer. Colorado licensure requirement: obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure within 30 days if currently holding an out‑of‑state license.
• Fluency in Spanish and English. Able to conduct deep, therapeutic conversations in Spanish.
• Knowledge of theories and evidence‑based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid understanding of mental illness and treatment modalities within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM‑V.
• Ability to understand and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies, and mental health professionals.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated. Salary is 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 - $91,016.64 per year
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 - $83,473.46 per year
• Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $ per year

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