Therapist - Adult Outpatient/Elmira (60021)

CounselorNo weekends

Listed compensation

$58k-$119k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Galena: 1504 Galena Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO 80010Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1Education Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $58,480.92 - $118,627.08 Salary/yearAurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a passionate Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA with Candidate Permit – SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist to join our Elmira Counseling Center.

In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by providing outpatient therapy and case management to primarily adult clients and some adolescents, many with trauma histories and serious mental illness.

You’ll collaborate closely with clients and a supportive multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans, deliver diagnostic assessments, and provide therapy (individual, family, or group) while ensuring culturally responsive care.

This is a chance to work with a higher-acuity population, contribute to proactive care coordination, and be part of a dedicated team committed to recovery and improving quality of life in our community.

Schedule. We offer flexible work arrangements, either a 5 x 8-hour workweek (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm) or a 4 x 10-hour workweek. Our hybrid model allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays are required in-office days); the other scheduled days are remote. This schedule may be adjusted based on client and community needs.

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: $58,480.92 - $80,026.62 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 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 to 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

Master's degree in human services field for a Licensed Therapist; or a Doctorate in psychology for a Licensed 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 comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within multidisciplinary approach.

Knowledge of DSM-V. Ability to comprehend 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 a 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 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) The company observes 11 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. 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, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing clinical services, case management, and education to facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life for clients with behavioral health concerns, including conducting diagnostic assessments and various forms of therapy. Responsibilities also include creating and monitoring individualized treatment plans, consulting with professionals, and ensuring proactive coordination of care for assigned clients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a human services field or a Doctorate in psychology, along with at least two years of clinical experience providing therapy, and must hold or be eligible for relevant professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist). Employment is conditional upon obtaining Colorado licensure within 30 days if holding an out-of-state license, and all employees must provide proof of an annual flu shot and a negative TB test result on the first day.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningCoping Skills InstructionElectronic Health Record UtilizationDSM-V Knowledge

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Adult Outpatient/Elmira (60021) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery ranks #2 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 29 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Mental Health Care
Aurora, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan
Vacation pay