Therapist - Commerce City

• Job Location: Platte CC: 7190 Colorado Blvd, Ste 300, Commerce City, 80022 - Commerce City, CO
• Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)
• Education Level: Master's Degree
• Salary Range: $60673.00 - $127352.00Salary/year
• Job Shift: 2 Day Hybrid - 2 days Remote
• Job Category: Clinical, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) and help build something meaningful from the ground up

We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist, with a strong preference for fully licensed clinicians; however, we will also consider Master's level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit - SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C) candidates who are actively working toward licensure and are close to meeting their licensure requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to become a foundational member of our newly established Platte Crossing Counseling Center in Commerce City, CO, dedicated to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services for Adams County residents.

As part of a collaborative team of therapists, medical providers, and support staff, you will provide intake and assessment services, individual, family, couples, and group therapy, as well as recovery-focused supports for clients across the lifespan.

Services are provided both in person and via telehealth based on client needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about community mental health, enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a new clinic's culture, processes, and growth.

Experience providing therapy across age groups and/or supporting individuals with substance use concerns is highly valued, and bilingual Spanish-speaking clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are flexible, relationship-driven, and motivated to make a lasting impact while helping establish a strong foundation for a growing counseling center, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to AMHR.

Salary is also based on years of experience or licensure and company equity. Unlicensed Therapist: $60,673 - $65,527 per year. Licensed Therapist: $67,529 - $92,515 per year. Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 - $77,010 per year. Licensed Psychologist: $99,494 - $127,352 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 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 multi-disciplinary team and actively contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Attend trainings, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities as directed. 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 quality of life, and support client recovery. Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services.

Utilize trauma-informed, recovery-oriented interventions that promote resilience, client empowerment, and community integration. Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as needed.

Assist clients in identifying strengths, addressing symptoms, developing coping skills, and establishing individualized treatment goals. Develop, monitor, and update care plans in collaboration with clients and complete required outcome measures.

Provide guidance, support, and supervision to ensure client safety and well-being. Coordinate care and collaborate with internal teams, external providers, community partners, and collateral contacts to ensure continuity of care and access to needed services.

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

Prepare reports, clinical correspondence, and other 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 documentation.

Assist with grant and contract deliverables, reporting requirements, client satisfaction surveys, outcome tracking, and other special projects assigned. Maintain all credentialing requirements and complete activities necessary for ongoing participation with third-party payers.

Meet established productivity, quality, and performance expectations, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Participate in other clinical, administrative, and organizational activities as assigned. Participate in student training programs and committees.

Provide clinical supervision and oversight, including cosigning 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.

Colorado Licensure Requirement: Candidates holding an out-of-state license must obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through DORA within 30 days of their 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 Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Holidays: The company observes 10 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 wor