Mental Health Counselor - Float (7:00-3:00)
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Description
Empower Youth. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.
Join Shiloh House, a leader in youth behavioral health and trauma-informed care. We are hiring Mental Health Counselors to work directly with at-risk youth (ages 7–18) in a structured, team-based environment.
This is a hands-on role that requires reliability, accountability, and the ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations. You will play a direct role in maintaining safety, structure, and consistency while helping youth work through behavioral and emotional challenges.
Why Work at Shiloh House
- Competitive Pay: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $21.75-$24.52 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.
- Career Growth: Strong internal promotion culture and career development opportunities
- Paid Training & Mentorship: Learn from experienced staff and build real-world skills
- Full Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance + 403(b) with match
- Time off: PTO, personal leave, and overtime opportunities
- Education Support: 10% off CCU online programs
- May be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct supervision and structure for youth in a residential setting
- Work closely with clinicians and educators to implement treatment and behavior plans
- Maintain firm, consistent boundaries while supporting youth through challenges
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations
- Conduct safety checks and monitoring (room checks, 15-minute bed checks)
- Transport youth to school, appointments, and activities
- Support daily operations including meal prep and light upkeep
- Document activities and participate in team meetings and training
- Work with youth experiencing trauma, aggression, and behavioral challenges
- Assigned a weekly schedule between the hours of 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5 days a week, including weekends.
- Will be assigned to both school and residential settings as needed or based on operational needs.
- The employee must demonstrate flexibility with the scheduling process.
Locations
- Based in Commerce City
- Primary coverage in Commerce City and Longmont
- Will be expected to travel to all locations (Longmont, Littleton, Centennial, Commerce City)