Licensed Therapist or Psychologist - Forensics Services (51850)

Join Our Forensic FACT Team – Be Part of Something New!

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is launching an innovative Forensic FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment) team, designed to fill a critical gap in our community. We are seeking a Licensed Therapist or Psychologist to provide individual and group therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and wraparound services for clients who are both justice-involved and have high-level behavioral health needs. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new program, working closely with a judicial community preparing referrals and shaping the foundation of this essential initiative.

As part of our Forensic Services team, you’ll collaborate with passionate, engaged professionals who prioritize a client-centered approach while fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We’re looking for someone who is trauma-informed, flexible, creative, and driven to think outside the box to meet the needs of individuals who have struggled in traditional systems. If you’re eager to help build a stable yet cutting-edge program and make a lasting impact in forensic mental health, we’d love to have you on board!

Schedule. This position is fully onsite/in person. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.   

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

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns, by providing clinical services, case management and education. 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 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.
• 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 Licensed Therapist; or Doctorate degree in psychology for Licensed Psychologist.
• At least two years' clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and uti