Therapist - Early Childhood Family Center (63663)

Job Details: Job Location: Leversee: 1290 Chambers, Aurora CO, 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011, Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited), Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $60,673.00 - $127,352.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: 2 Day Hybrid - 2 days Remote, Job Category: Clinical, Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children and families as a Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit - LPCC, SWC/LSW, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or an Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist with our Early Childhood and Family Center (ECFC). In this unique role, you will provide both dyadic therapy and infant and early childhood mental health consultation services to children ages 0-6, their caregivers, and community partners, helping strengthen caregiver-child relationships and promote healthy social-emotional development. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team spanning outpatient therapy, early childhood consultation, and family peer support, you will support families across the full continuum of care, from prevention and education to intervention and treatment. This position combines grant-funded consultation work through Nurturing Connections Colorado with outpatient billable services, offering a dynamic opportunity to partner with early care and education providers, caregivers, and community organizations. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused self-starter with experience in infant and early childhood mental health, a passion for supporting young children and families, and training in evidence-based practices such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Experience working within early childhood education settings is highly valued.

Schedule:

This position follows a Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule and is eligible for a hybrid work model that includes a mix of in-office, community-based, and remote work. Staff are expected to be in the office and/or in the community (client homes and/or early childhood education centers) three days per week — typically to conduct in-person sessions with young children and their families and may work remotely the remaining two days for tasks such as documentation, collateral sessions, and planning. Mondays are designated in-office days for all ECFC staff to attend team meetings. Flexibility in the schedule to work some evening hours may be required based on training, client needs, and community obligations. This schedule is subject to change based on client, community, and program needs.

Term-Limited Position:

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded position with a current term through June 30, 2031, based on the latest award period of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood's Nurturing Connections Colorado Grant. While this position is technically term-limited and contingent upon continued grant funding, the Nurturing Connections Colorado program has been continuously funded for many years, and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery has successfully maintained and renewed this grant over time. There is a strong history of ongoing support for this program, and the position may be extended beyond the current term should additional funding be awarded. As with all grant-funded roles, continuation of employment is dependent upon the availability of grant funding.

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 years of experience or licensure and company equity.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $60,673 - $65,527 per year.
• Licensed Therapist: $67,529 - $92,515 per year.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 - $77,010 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $99,494 - $127,352 per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay:

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive 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's demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Essential Duties:

• 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

Qualifications: Requirements:

Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).
• Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LMFT, or LCSW). 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 Therapist or Psychologist:

• At least two years of clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PSYD) – or equivalent licensure in another state with the intent to transfer.
• Colorado Licensure Requirement: If you currently hold an out-of-state license, it is a condition of employment that you obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) within 30 days of your hire date.

• 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.

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 negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

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, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rated basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Additional Perks.

• Quality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
• 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.