Therapist - First Episode Psychosis​/Ascent (62833

Therapist
- First Episode Psychosis/Ascent

Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011

Salary Range $58,489.60 - $ Salary Position Type 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited) Job Shift 2 Day Hybrid - 2 days Remote Education Level Master's Degree

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Master's-Level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with Candidate Permit – SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT-C), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist to join our innovative Ascent Program, a coordinated specialty care team serving adolescents and young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of up to 25 clients, providing individual and family therapy, facilitating family support groups, coordinating care across multidisciplinary providers, and delivering services in the clinic, clients' homes, and the community. As part of a highly collaborative trans-disciplinary team, you will help deliver up to five years of comprehensive, wrap-around support designed to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term success.

The ideal candidate is passionate about early intervention, values family involvement, thrives in a team-based environment, and is committed to helping young people and their families navigate the challenges of emerging psychosis with hope and purpose.

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

This position follows a hybrid work model that combines remote work, office-based services, and community outreach. Therapists are expected to provide services in the office and the field at least three days per week, with a mandatory in-person presence at the office every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for team meetings and collaborative care planning. When scheduling and client needs allow, the remainder of the workweek may be completed remotely.

Flexibility is essential, as work locations and schedules may shift to best meet client needs and support community partnerships. Please note that the amount of remote work may be reduced when client care requires additional time in the office or in the community. Ascent team members are expected to prioritize responsiveness, collaboration, and accessibility to ensure the highest quality of care for clients and their families.

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: $58,489.60 - $80,017.60 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 - $ 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 Duties:

• 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 in evaluating strengths and symptoms, and set…