Therapist PRN - Crisis Services

Are you a compassionate clinician seeking flexible PRN shifts to support individuals in crisis? Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) in our Walk-In Clinic (WIC) and 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), where you’ll make a meaningful impact through trauma-informed care, assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention. We’re seeking Master’s level Unlicensed Therapists (MA, LSW, LPCC, MFT), Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), and Psychologists (Unlicensed or Licensed) to provide critical mental health services within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If you’re driven to de-escalate crises, support recovery, and connect clients to ongoing care, we’d love to have you on our team!

Shifts. The CSU and the WIC are open every day of the year, and the PRN Therapists work fully Onsite/In-person. Our PRN staff are typically required to work at least two shifts per month. Available Shifts Monday - Sunday are: 

• Day Shift 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Swing Shift 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm
• Overnight Shift 8:30 pm - 7:00 am

Salary for this role. Wage is based on years of licensure and company equity. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $28.12 - $38.47 per hour.
• Licensed Therapist: $31.98 - $43.76 per hour.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $33.66 - $40.13 per hour.
• Licensed Psychologist: $47.83 - $57.03 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay.

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $3.25/hour
• Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $4.00/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $5.00/hour

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Requirements:

• Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist:  
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the 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 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). 
• 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.
• 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:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

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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