Therapist - Autism & I/DD Counseling Center, Youth (62060)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Master’s level Unlicensed Therapist (SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or an Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist to join our Autism & IDD Counseling Center-Youth (AICC-Y) team. AICC-Y provides specialized outpatient therapy, medication management, and case management for youth ages 6 to 21 with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our therapists deliver individual, family, and group therapy, participate in professional development, and contribute to training mental health professionals on adapting treatment for dually diagnosed youth. The ideal candidate is energetic, passionate about working with this population, and eager to use innovative and adaptive therapeutic strategies to support client success. If you're looking for a meaningful role in a collaborative and specialized setting, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule. We offer flexible work arrangements, either a 5 x 8-hour workweek (Monday–Friday) 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 2-3 days per week and working from home 2-3 days. We ask for AICC-Y Therapists to work 2 days of the week until at least 6pm to accommodate after-school schedules. 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. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with 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.
Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.