Bilingual Therapist - Autism & IDD Counseling Center- Youth (62057)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a passionate and innovative therapist to join our Autism & I/DD Counseling Center (AICC-Y), a specialized outpatient program serving youth ages 6–21 with dual diagnoses. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a bilingual (Spanish/English) Master’s-level or licensed clinician (LSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPC, MFT-C, LMFT, or Psychologist) who is energized by working with a diverse population and committed to delivering meaningful, accessible care. In this role, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy using adaptive and creative therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of youth with I/DD, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team that also offers medication management and case management services. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, opportunities to contribute to innovative treatment adaptations, and a supportive team environment dedicated to improving outcomes for dually diagnosed youth and their families. If you are compassionate, collaborative, and inspired to make a lasting impact through inclusive and responsive mental health care, we invite you to join our team.

Schedule. We offer flexible work arrangements, including either a traditional 5-day, 8-hour schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) or a 4-day, 10-hour workweek. Our hybrid model supports a blend of in-office and remote work, with an expectation of two days in the office and up to three days working from home each week. Please note that 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 experience, licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

Unlicensed Therapist: $58,480.92- $80,026.62 per year.
Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16- $91,016.64per year.
Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010- $83,473.46per year.
Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68- $118,627.08per 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 $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:

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.
Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.