Float Therapist

Job Details
Job Location:    Leversee: 1290 Chambers, Aurora CO, Aurora, CO
Position Type:    Full Time: FTE 1
Education Level:    Master's Degree
Salary Range:    $ $ Salary
Job Category:    Clinical

Description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dynamic School-Based Float Therapist to join our dedicated team supporting K-12 students and families across Cherry Creek Schools and the local charter schools. This unique role offers variety and impact, including conducting intake assessments for schools with high referral rates, providing short-term coverage when schools lack an assigned therapist, and facilitating wellness groups for students and parents. Candidates may carry a small caseload and collaborate closely with school mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care. We welcome Master's-level clinicians (MA in Counseling, LSW, LPCC, MFT), Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), or Psychologists (licensed or unlicensed) with experience in trauma treatment, school-based settings, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. If you are highly organized, assertive, and thrive in building relationships in new environments, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying school calendar breaks

Schedule.

The Therapist will work school hours Monday–Friday, fully onsite/in-person, working 10 months during the school year, which is paid over 12 months. You will receive paid time off during all school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer—including the whole month of July off). 

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 experience, licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. 

• Unlicensed Therapist: $56, $73,304.29 per year.
• Licensed Therapist: $61, $83,373.58 per year.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $64, $76,461.69 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $91, $108,662.41 per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and candidate's fluency.

• Will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis for all hours worked in an amount equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), to a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. *The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full time equivalency (FTE).

Essential Functions:

• 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 to evaluate 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Unlicensed Therapist: Master's degree in counseling and License eligible as: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). At least one year of clinical experience preferred in diagnosing, completing intake assessments, and individual, family or group therapy.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: Doctorate degree in psychology and License eligible as Psychologist (PhD, PsyD). At least one year of relevant experience providing clinical care to appropriate client population, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Licensed Therapist and Psychologist: at least two years' 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).
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid understanding of mental illness and treatment modalities within multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM-5.
• Ability to understand and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies and mental health professionals.

Required Vaccinations and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of flu vaccination and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either the annual flu shot or TB test.

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.
• 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, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics and DEI trainings.
• 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.

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