What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist - Child & Family/CFN position at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery?
Job Details
Description
The Child and Family Counseling Center North (CFN) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed or Unlicensed Psychologist to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children and adolescents in the Aurora community. In this full-time role, you will offer individual, group, and family therapy to help clients achieve their mental health goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working with children and families, an interest in serving a diverse population, excellent organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a desire to be an active and collaborative team member.
Schedule. Hybrid work schedule, with two days expected in person per week. Schedule is flexible to either four 10-hour days per week, or five 8-hour days per week.
Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for internal employees and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation.
Based on full-time (40 hours/week). Prorated if fewer than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on the first paycheck, 50% on the paycheck following 6-month anniversary.
- $3,000 for Unlicensed Psychologist
- $5,000 for Licensed Psychologist
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.
- Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 - $83,473.46 per year.
- Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.
Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and candidate's fluency.
- Will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis for 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), to a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. *The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full time equivalency (FTE).
Essential Functions:
- 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 to evaluate strengths and symptoms and to set their own goals.
- Guide and instruct clients in coping skills.
- Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
- 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.
- May supervise unlicensed psychologist(s) as needed (if licensed).
- Participate in pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training programs and supervise as needed.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Unlicensed Psychologist:
- Doctoral degree in psychology from a program that’s accredited by the APA.
- Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (PSYC) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LP). AMHR will provide quality supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
- Preferred: At least one year of clinical experience providing care to the appropriate client population, including diagnosing, conducting intake assessments, and delivering individual, family, or group therapy.
- Licensed Psychologist:
- At least two years' clinical experience providing care including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
- Professional licensure: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
- Ability to conduct and evaluate psychological testing and create and explain psychological testing reports.
- 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-5.
- 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.
Required Vaccinations and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
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, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics, and DEI trainings.
- 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!
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.
Diversity Statement.
We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.
Salary : $70,010 - $118,627
