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Therapist

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Substance Use Therapist – RESET Recovery Services

Join our team and make a difference. At RESET Recovery Services, we support clients at every stage of recovery through individualized and group therapy. As a Therapist, you’ll work with individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative, client-centered environment.

Our diverse team is committed to meeting clients where they are—thinking creatively, working together, and delivering culturally responsive care that fosters hope and healing.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a passionate, team-oriented professional with experience serving diverse populations and a strong understanding of evidence-based practices in both individual and group settings. Candidates may qualify as:

  • Unlicensed Therapist: Master’s degree in Counseling with a Candidate Permit (SWC/LSW, LPCC, MFT-C, or ADDC)
  • Licensed Therapist: LCSW, LPC, LMFT or LAC
  • Unlicensed or Licensed Psychologist

Schedule

This position is fully onsite/in-person. We offer flexible work arrangements:

  • 5-day schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 4-day schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Salary

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) and prorated for part-time schedules. Compensation also reflects years of experience, licensure, and company equity.

  • Unlicensed Therapist: $58,489.60 – $80,017.60/year
  • Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 – $91,016.64/year
  • Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 – $83,473.46/year
  • Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 – $118,627.08/year

Sign-On Bonus

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! *Sign-on Bonus not eligible for internal employees and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation. Sign-on Bonus is based on full-time (40 hours/week). Prorated if fewer than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on the first paycheck, 50% on the paycheck following the 6-month anniversary.

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 the 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 Duties

  • Facilitate recovery and improve quality of life for clients with behavioral health concerns through clinical services, case management, and education.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
  • Develop and monitor treatment plans; update at required intervals.
  • Collaborate with internal and external professionals to ensure coordinated care.
  • Provide crisis intervention and clinical case management as needed.
  • Assist clients in identifying strengths, managing symptoms, and setting goals.
  • Guide clients in developing coping skills.
  • Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
  • Maintain accurate billing and insurance authorization records.
  • Complete reports and documentation to support credentialing and compliance.
  • Monitor and coordinate care with the client’s multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist:
    • Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).
    • Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LMFT, or LCSW). AMHR will provide quality supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
    • Preferred: At least one year of clinical experience providing care to the appropriate client population, including diagnosing, conducting intake assessments, and delivering individual, family, or group therapy.
  • Licensed Therapist or 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. 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.
  • Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
  • 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 a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Knowledge of DSM-V.
  • 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.
Required Vaccination And TB Test.

At AMHR, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

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 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
  • The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Short-term disability*
  • Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Additional Perks.

  • Quality Supervision for clinical hours towards licensure at no cost to the employee.
  • 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, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics and DEI trainings.
  • Because focusing on clients is what matters most, billing and administrative work is taken care of by your supportive team, so you don't have to worry about your own billing!

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) 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 (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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