Therapist - School Based/APS NW

• Job Location: Leversee: 1290 Chambers, Aurora CO, 80011 - Aurora, CO
• Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)
• Education Level: Master's Degree
• Salary Range: $57784.00 - $116655.00Salary/year
• Job Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site
• Job Category: Clinical, Fuel your passion for mental health and community impact by joining our School-Based Services team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR). As a School-Based Therapist, you'll be embedded in the vibrant, ever-changing environment of K-12 schools, where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families. You'll have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, promote resilience, and support wellness within diverse school communities. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to serve with purpose and help shape the future. We are seeking a dedicated Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit - SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist who are ready to bring their clinical skills and passion to the school setting. These full-time, fully in-person positions follow the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year and are paid over 12 months. You’ll enjoy meaningful work, supportive supervision, and generous paid time off during school breaks—including the entire month of July. If you're ready to grow, connect, and make an impact, we encourage you to apply today! Work
• Schedule: Position is fully onsite and delivered in person at an assigned contracted school location during the academic year

Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday during school operating hours, with occasional schedule adjustments to meet student, school, or program needs. Required to attend monthly School-Based Services team meetings, trainings, and other organizational meetings at the AMHR office or designated location.

Duration: 10 months during the school year, paid over 12 months. Time Off: Paid time off during all school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer - including the whole month of July off).

Salary is also based on experience, licensure, and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. Unlicensed Therapist:- $57,784 - $62,407 per year. Licensed Therapist: $64,313 - $88,109 per year. Unlicensed Psychologist: $64,130 - $70,545 per year. Licensed Psychologist: $91,137 - $116,655 per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay: Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive differential pay.

This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 or $6,000 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: Function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Attend trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities as directed. Provide exemplary customer service in alignment with AMHR's mission, values, and standards of care.

Deliver comprehensive clinical services designed to reduce symptoms, improve functioning, enhance quality of life, and support client recovery. Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services in accordance with assigned program needs.

Utilize trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based interventions that promote resilience, client empowerment, skill development, and community integration. Assist clients in identifying strengths and needs, developing coping skills, managing symptoms, and establishing individualized treatment goals.

Develop, monitor, and update treatment plans and care plans in collaboration with clients and complete required outcome measures. Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services as needed to ensure client safety and well-being.

Provide guidance, support, and therapeutic interventions that foster emotional regulation, skill development, and positive client outcomes.

Coordinate care and collaborate with internal teams, schools, families, external providers, community partners, and collateral contacts to ensure continuity of care and access to appropriate services.

Facilitate referrals, service coordination, case management activities, discharge planning, and transitions of care within scope of practice. Complete level-of-care assessments and recommendations to support service planning and appropriate treatment placement.

Prepare reports, clinical correspondence, treatment summaries, and other required documentation in accordance with confidentiality requirements and applicable releases of information.

Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of clinical, fiscal, grant, contract, and electronic health record (EHR) documentation in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.

Assist with grant and contract deliverables, reporting requirements, client satisfaction surveys, outcome tracking, and other special projects as assigned. Consult with internal and external professionals to support proactive care coordination and effective service delivery.

Maintain all credentialing requirements and complete activities necessary for ongoing participation with third-party payers, as applicable. Meet established productivity, quality, and performance expectations, including key performance indicators (KPIs).

Participate in other clinical, administrative, and organizational activities as assigned. For Licensed Therapists & Psychologists: Participate in student training programs and committees.

Provide clinical supervision and oversight, including co-signing clinical documentation when clinically appropriate and in accordance with organizational policy.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or another recognized accrediting body.

Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist: Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (e. g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LMFT, or LCSW).

AMHR will provide quality supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.

Licensed Therapist or Psychologist: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services, including individual, family, and/or group therapy.

Current Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), or equivalent licensure in another state with the ability and intent to transfer licensure to Colorado within 30 days from your hire date.

Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical theories, evidence-based practices, DSM-5 criteria, and recovery-oriented care.

Ability to evaluate client needs, assess risk, provide crisis intervention, and implement clinically appropriate interventions based on scope of practice and licensure.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with clients, families, community partners, referral sources, and multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, care coordination records, psychological reports (as applicable), and other required clinical communications. Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other healthcare technology platforms.

Strong organizational, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.

Commitment to cultural humility, equitable and inclusive care, continuous professional development, and ongoing enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills. 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 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 Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term disability* *Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more Additional Perks.

Quality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee. Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses. Access to an onl