Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Overnight Mental Health Counselor - $1000 Hiring Bonus!!

Residential
Written By Shiloh House

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Commerce City

$1,000 Hiring Bonus!
Join our team by March 15, 2025 and earn a $1,000 bonus after six months of employment. Apply today!

We are looking to fill these positions immediately with the best and brightest who are seeking opportunities for future growth and advancement! Work with unaccompanied refugee minors and take the opportunity to help make a positive impact on our youth!

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.

Compensation: 

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $23.00-$28.75 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.

Benefits:

  • Insurance benefits include health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness

  • 403(b) retirement plan with match

  • Paid time off and personal leave

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Employee assistance program

  • ClassPass Membership -  A wellness benefit providing access to a variety of fitness classes, gyms, and wellness experiences to support your health and well-being 

  • 10% off tuition at CCU for their online programs

  • Growth opportunities are available throughout the agency as we love to promote from within!

Locations:

  • Littleton

  • Longmont

  • Centennial

  • Commerce City

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday

  • Wednesday: 9am-10pm

  • Thursday: 2:30pm-10pm

  • Friday: 2:30pm-10pm

  • Saturday: 9am-10pm

Responsibilities:

  • Remain alert and awake at all times

  • 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 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 and 15-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

  • Document incidents, shift summaries, behaviors and any other necessary items.

  • Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, and who display verbal and physical aggression.

  • All other tasks as assigned

Requirements

  • Must have a professional mentality

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree and/or 2 years experience working with the youth

  • Proficiency in both Spanish and English languages is preferred

  • Must be at least 23 years of age (will consider 21 years of age)

  • Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record

  • Must be willing to pass FBI fingerprint & child abuse database background checks

  • 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 an Overnight Treatment Counselor.

Posting Date: 12/13/2024

Application Window: Ongoing (Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis)

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