Therapist - School Based/CCSD-West (62203)

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), and 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 2025-2026 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:

Shift: Monday - Friday, during school hours, fully onsite/in-person.
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 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:- $56,387.92 - $73,304.29 per year.
Licensed Therapist: $61,844.64 - $83,373.58 per year.
Unlicensed Psychologist: $64,129.15 - $76,461.69 per year.
Licensed Psychologist: $91,136.21 - $108,662.41 per 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 $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:

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.