What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist or Psychologist - Community Integration & Stabilization position at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery?
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Description
The Community Living Program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated Licensed Therapist or Licensed Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. We serve adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness who are at high risk for suicide, violent behavior, or becoming gravely disabled. Many of our clients require intensive support to maintain stability outside of psychiatric hospitalization, including those court-certified for mental health treatment. This position focuses on providing therapeutic services to individuals transitioning from psychiatric inpatient units, helping them build a strong support system within treatment and community settings to prevent rehospitalization.
Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals from various disciplines who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care. We offer individual and group therapy, crisis drop-in and intervention, case management, peer support, financial payee services, psychoeducation, intake/assessment, and recreation therapy. Services are provided both in-office and via telehealth to ensure accessibility and continuity of care.
While licensure is preferred, it is not required for this role. Experience working with high-acuity individuals and those with severe and persistent mental illness is highly desirable. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule. This position will work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm 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, or community needs.
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.
- Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 - $91,016.64 per year.
- Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns, by providing clinical services, case management and education. 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.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Master's degree in human services field for Licensed Therapist, or Doctorate degree in psychology for Licensed Psychologist.
- At least two years' clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
- Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
- Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
- Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
- Solid comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within multidisciplinary approach.
- Knowledge of DSM-V.
- Ability to comprehend and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
- Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies and mental health professionals.
Benefits:
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage*
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Additional Perks.
- Loan Forgiveness.
- Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
- Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.
- Because focusing on clients is what matters most, billing and administrative work is taken care of by your supportive team, so you don't have to worry about your own billing!
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
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Salary : $66,512 - $118,627