Licensed Child Psychologist (52190)

Are you passionate about putting clients and community first in your work? So are we! At Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR), we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to individuals and families in our diverse community. For over 50 years, we have been committed to fostering resilience and growth, making a profound impact on the lives we touch. We are seeking Licensed Psychologists to join the following programs: Child and Family Outpatient, Early Childhood and Family Center, School-Based Services, and Autism & IDD Counseling Center for Youth. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and join our team at AMHR!

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. 

• Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 - $118,627.08 per year.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise unlicensed psychologists as needed.
• Participate in pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training programs and supervise as needed.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, as well as 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 to 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. Seeks insurance authorization for services to be provided 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 client’s care team.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Two years' relevant experience providing clinical care to appropriate client population, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Licensure: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
• Ability to conduct and evaluate psychological testing and create and explain psychological testing reports.
• 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 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.

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