Overnight Mental Health Counselor

Description

While you work to empower Colorado youth and families, we empower you to develop your career. Join one of the most respected leaders in child advocacy services – Shiloh House. Our family like culture and specialized programs allow our staff to utilize their individual talents and contribute in ways that are both professionally and personally fulfilling. At Shiloh House you will find meaning and purpose in your work while you build your career. Our leaders are dedicated to teaching and providing you with the tools to be successful. We believe strongly in growing and developing our future leaders, providing advancement opportunities by promoting from within. Come join us and serve our great community!!

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!

Location(s):

• Littleton

Schedule:

Frontend Nights: Saturday – Tuesday

• Saturday  (9:45 PM – 9:00 AM)
• Sunday  (9:45 PM – 9:00 AM)
• Monday  (9:45 PM – 9:00 AM)
• Tuesday  (9:45 PM – 4:00 AM) ALTERNATING EVERY WEEK (4:00 AM – 9:00 AM) 

Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Remain alert and awake at all times
• 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
• 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 be able to pass several background checks
• 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

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 23 years of age (will consider 22 years of age) and meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:

• Two (2) years of college education (equivalent to 60 semester credits); OR
• An Associate’s degree; OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in the human services field; OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus 30 college semester credits, and at least one (1) year of experience in the human services field

Preferred Qualification: 

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

*Please note that internally this position is referred to as Overnight Treatment Counselor.

Posting Date: 02/19/2026

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