Bilingual Licensed Therapist - Adult Outpatient/Elmira (62271)

About the role

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist to join our Elmira Counseling Center. The center provides care primarily to adults with higher acuity needs, including those living with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns, by providing clinical services, case management, and education.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in human services field for a Licensed Therapist or a Doctorate in psychology for a Licensed Psychologist.
• At least two years of 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) – or equivalent licensure in another state with the intent to transfer.
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM-V.
• Ability to comprehend and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies and mental health professionals.

Qualifications

• Colorado Licensure Requirement: If you currently hold an out-of-state license, it is a condition of employment that you obtain the appropriate Colorado licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) within 30 days of your hire date.

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).
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year.
• 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, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.

Pay

Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 - $91,016.64 per year.
Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.

Schedule

This position is scheduled Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and offers flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or a combination—designed to align with both staff preferences and community needs. The role is eligible for a hybrid work model, with a mix of in-office and remote work. Team members are expected to be onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays (the building is open 8:00 AM–6:00 PM), with remaining days worked remotely. The schedule may be adjusted based on training needs, departmental priorities, and client or community needs.