Unlicensed Therapist - Child and Family - South - Sign ON BONUS Available - Military veterans preferred

Our Mission.The Aurora Mental Health Center is dedicated to helping people Live Life to the Fullest. If you are passionate about our Core Values; Passionate Caring, Rising to the Challenge, Honoring and Respecting all Persons, Believe in Resilience and Putting Client and Community First, we would like to invite you to join our family!About The Team.The Child and Family South Counseling Center is an outpatient program that provides mental health services to children and their families, ages 6-18. Outpatient services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis management, and other necessary services to help children/adolescents and their families identify and meet their treatment goals.About The Role.The Unlicensed Therapist on our Child and Family South team will be responsible for assisting child and family clients in attaining an optimal quality of life, by providing clinical services and education. The primary responsibility of the Therapist is to develop and carry out a consistent plan of treatment, from intake and assessment to closure.ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.About You.The ideal candidate should have should possess strong clinical skills, participate in team collaboration and problem solving, and demonstrate a desire to work with children and families with a range of mental health conditions using a trauma informed approach.RequirementsMaster’s degree in human services field.At least one year relevant experience providing clinical care to appropriate client population, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.License eligible: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)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-V.High level of interpersonal and communication skills.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.Salary for this role (based on experience and company equity) :Unlicensed Therapist: $45,000 - $48,000Sign On BonusAdditional Compensation Opportunities: $2000 for Unlicensed Therapist.BenefitsHealth insurance: KaiserDental, vision, and flexible spending accounts(dependent care & health care)Company paid basic life and AD&D insuranceLong-term disability coverage*403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employmentPaid time-off up to 12 days for full-time first year employees, including 9 Paid Company Holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 12 sick days (hours calculated pro-rata basis)Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary term life insuranceShort term disability*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or moreAdditional PerksQuality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employeeLoan ForgivenessContinued learning benefitWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) and subsidiaries 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, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We are committed to maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of each individual in our community. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.Diversity Statement.We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.