Therapist - WIC (Day, Swing, ON/BE) (61177)

8 days ago

Aurora, Colorado$28.12 - $38.48 per hourFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery as a Therapist – Walk-In Crisis Center, Shift Differentials in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO 80012Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)Education Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $28.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $28.12 - $57.03/hr

24 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Aurora Mental Health & Recovery in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis assessmentRisk evaluationTrauma-informed careCase managementDiagnostic assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionElectronic health recordsDSM-VClinical documentationBehavioral healthMultidisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - WIC (Day, Swing, ON/BE) (61177) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery lists compensation for this psychologist position at $31k to $57k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $57000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($31k–$57k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis assessment, Risk evaluation, Trauma-informed care, Case management, Diagnostic assessment, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide immediate, trauma-informed clinical services, including crisis assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individual or group therapy. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and ensure effective care coordination for clients in behavioral health crises.

Benefits package: Health Insurance (Kaiser), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) with up to 4% match, 12 days vacation, 12 days sick leave, 2 floating holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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