Come join us at our new qualified residential programs focused on providing increased support in our trauma informed care milieus. By hiring additional support, we will be increasing our client/staff ratio, allowing us to focus on our client's needs.

This entry level position is a great way to launch your career in counseling, mental health, social services, psychology, behavioral health and human services as a counselor, therapist, mental health technician, mental health therapist, mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor.

Locations:

• Estes (Littleton)
• Yarrow (Littleton)
• Longmont Ranch
• Longmont Vintage

Shift Options:

• Thursday 2:30pm-10:00pm, Friday 2:30pm-10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-10:00pm for programs that work the front half of the week.
• Saturday 9:00am-10:00 pm, Sunday 9:00am-10:00pm, Monday 2:20pm-10:00pm, Tuesday 2:30pm-10:00pm for programs that work the back half of the week.

Specific duties:

• Work with MA level Clinicians and Special Education Teachers on a daily basis
• Collaborate within the framework of the client's treatment team in the completion of instructional activities and behavior management
• Implement treatment plans and individualized education plans in an appropriate manner as directed by the client's clinician and teacher
• Implement and maintain structure within the program and create/follow a routine
• Provide intensive supervision, documentation, and organization
• Utilize strong verbal de-escalation and positive strong boundaries
• Basic meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Conduct daily room inspections and15-minute bed checks with a focus on safety and security
• Transport clients to and from school, activities, appointments, etc.
• Attend treatment team and required trainings

Specific attributes:

• Strong, positive role model for youth
• Ability to provide a safe and caring environment for youth who require guidance, supervision and hope
• Ability to uphold boundaries
• Ability to identify youth's behaviors
• Knowledge of interventions needed for youth who have engaged in delinquent behaviors
• Crisis management skills

Benefits: Insurance benefits include health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness. We also offer 10% off tuition at CCU for their online programs and a ClassPass Membership, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, paid time off, personal leave, overtime, bonuses, flexibility, an employee assistance program and much, much more! Growth opportunities are available throughout the agency as we love to promote from within!

Compensation: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $21.50 - $26.75 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.

• Must have a professional mentality
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and/or 2 years experience working with the youth
• Must be at least 23 years of age (will consider 21 years of age)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must hold a valid Colorado driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one
• Must meet agency MVR criteria
• Due to the short length of stay for these clients, mastery of direct care skills are a must

Please note, this position is internally referred to as a Treatment Counselor.