Part-time Therapist - School Based/APS South

Part-time School-based Therapist for South Aurora Public Schools (APS)

Fuel your passion for mental health and community impact by joining our School-Based Services team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR). As a School-Based Therapist, you'll be embedded in the vibrant, ever-changing environment of K-12 schools, where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families. You'll have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, promote resilience, and support wellness within diverse school communities. This is more than a job-it’s a chance to serve with purpose and help shape the future.

We are seeking a dedicated Master's-level Unlicensed Therapist (MA in Counseling with a Candidate Permit - SWC/LSW or LPCC), Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or Unlicensed/Licensed Psychologist who are ready to bring their clinical skills and passion to the school setting. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), fully in-person position following the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and is paid across 12 months. You’ll enjoy meaningful work, supportive supervision, and generous paid time off during school breaks-including the entire month of July. If you're ready to grow, connect, and make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Work Schedule:

• Shift: Monday-Friday, during school hours, fully onsite/in-person. Rotation: Three (3) 8-hour days one week, two (2) 8-hour days the next.
  
• Duration: 10 months during the school year, paid over 12 months.
  
• Time Off: Paid time off during all school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer-including the whole month of July off).
  

Salary for this role.

This is a 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) position working 24 / 16 hours per week as described above. Wage is based on experience, licensure, and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• Unlicensed Therapist:- $27.11 - $35.24 per hour.
  
• Licensed Therapist: $29.73 - $40.09 per hour.
  
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $30.83 - $36.76 per hour.
  
• Licensed Psychologist: $43.81 - $52.24 per hour.
  

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 $1,500 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. 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 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 client's 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), CWSE (Council on Social Work Education), or APA (American Psychological Association).

+ Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, SWC or LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LCSW, or LMFT). 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 individual, family, and/or group therapy.

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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-5.
  
• 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.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and

requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the annual flu shot or TB test.

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 Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
  
• 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, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.
  
• 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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