Therapist - WIC (Swing & Nights/BE) (61177)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist—Master’s level (with Candidate Permit: SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Psychologist (licensed or unlicensed)—to join our 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center (WIC). In this fast-paced, team-based environment, you’ll conduct crisis assessments, evaluate safety and risk using tools like the Columbia and Safe-T, and help determine the appropriate level of care, including CSU placement or external referrals. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, and case managers to provide immediate, trauma-informed support to individuals in behavioral health crisis. The ideal candidate is warm, flexible, composed under pressure, and passionate about helping people access the care they need when they need it most.

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. Available schedules are:

• Wednesday through Saturday Swing Shift, 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm
• Wednesday through Saturday Overnight Shift, 8:30 pm - 7 am

Salary for this role. Wage is based on years of licensure and company equity. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $28.12 - $38.48 per hour.
• Licensed Therapist: $31.98 - $43.76 per hour.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $33.66 - $40.13 per hour.
• Licensed Psychologist: $47.83 - $57.03 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50
• Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $4.25/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour

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 the 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