Licensed Therapist - Commerce City (62938)

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) and help build something meaningful from the ground up. We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist to join our newly established Platte Crossing Counseling Center in Commerce City, CO. This is a unique opportunity to become a foundational member of a growing outpatient clinic dedicated to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services for Adams County residents. As part of a collaborative team of therapists, medical providers, and support staff, you will provide intake and assessment services, individual, family, couples and group therapy, as well as recovery-focused supports for clients across the lifespan. Services are provided both in person and via telehealth based on client needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about community mental health, enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a new clinic's culture, processes and growth. Experience providing therapy across age groups and/or supporting individuals with substance use concerns is highly valued, and bilingual Spanish-speaking clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are flexible, relationship-driven, and motivated to make a lasting impact while helping establish a strong foundation for a growing counseling center, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to AMHR.

Schedule. This position will work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. A 4x10-hour day schedule is also available. The position will start on-site full-time. As clients request telehealth services, options for a hybrid schedule with telehealth days will become possible.

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.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. 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’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

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.