Therapist - Post Hospital Team

Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011 Overview Salary Range: $58,480.92 - $ Salary/year Position Type:
Full Time: FTE 1 Education Level:
Master's Degree Category:
Clinical Description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist to join our Post Hospital team, supporting clients as they transition from inpatient care back into the community. We welcome applications from 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 work closely with a dedicated team of hospital liaisons, a lead certifications case manager, and fellow clinicians to coordinate care, foster strong relationships with local hospitals, and connect clients to essential resources.

You’ll conduct intakes and assessments, develop care plans, and provide individual therapy to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness—many from underserved communities—helping them achieve stability and recovery. If you have a passion for advocacy, a collaborative spirit, and ideally, experience in hospital or post-discharge settings, we’d love to hear from you.

This position will work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, department, client, and community needs.

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: $58,489.60 - $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 who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’sdemonstratedproficiencyin the language.

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concernsby providing intakes, 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…