Therapist - Intake/C2C (61615)

The Connect to Care (C2C) team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to engaging clients as they begin their journey with AMHR and addressing gaps in care through innovative, trauma-informed approaches. We are seeking a Unlicensed or Licensed Therapist to join our access clinic, specializing in assessments and serving clients of all ages. This role involves providing intake and assessment services, determining diagnosis, and connecting clients to appropriate AMHR services. The ideal candidate is a versatile generalist who excels at building rapport quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to navigate the complexities of community mental health. If you’re seeking a challenging role focused on assessment, career growth, and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule: This position is fully onsite/in-person.

• Training Period: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Regular Schedule (after training):
  • Standard: 8-hour days (exact hours to be confirmed).
  • Optional after 60-90 days: 10-hour days, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., days to be determined based on the needs of the program.

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: $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 - $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 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 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.