Part-Time Mental Health Counselor Float

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.  
• Shift Differentials
• 4 Day workweek
• 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

Why a Part-Time Float Counseling Role May Be Right for You 

• Flexibility: Provides a part-time schedule that can work well for candidates seeking balance with family, school, another job, or other commitments. 
• Professional growth: Exposure to multiple locations helps you broaden your knowledge, develop new skills, and strengthen their résumé 
• Opportunity to build relationships: Working across teams allows employees to establish a broad professional network and collaborate with a variety of colleagues. 
• Less routine: The float role can be appealing to individuals who enjoy variety, change, and learning new processes. 
• Opportunity to discover a good fit: Exposure to different locations can help you identify areas you may eventually want to pursue more permanently. 
• Valued contribution: Float staff play an important role in maintaining continuity and supporting teams when staffing needs change. 
• Transferable skills: Adaptability, communication, prioritization, and the ability to quickly integrate into new environments are highly valuable professional skills. 
• Potential pathway to future opportunities: A float position can provide visibility within an organization and may create opportunities to pursue other positions as they become available. 
• Meaningful work without a full-time commitment: Candidates can remain actively engaged in the organization while maintaining the benefits of a part-time schedule.

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

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, steady, and able to perform in a structured, fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment, situational awareness, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to remain calm and professional in difficult or confrontational situations
• Comfortable with hands-on work and direct interaction with youth
• Experience in youth work, behavioral health, coaching, security, corrections, or similar roles is a plus 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old (22 may be considered)
• Meets one of the following:
  • 2 years of college (60 credits)
  • Associate’s degree
  • High school diploma + 2 years of human services experience
  • High school diploma + 30 college credits + 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Required

• Due to the short length of stay for these clients, mastery of direct care skills is a must
• Valid Colorado driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) with a clean driving record
• Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for child care facilities. This screening includes state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the applicant has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, all direct care applicants are required to complete a health evaluation or physical prior to beginning service to confirm they are fit for duty.

Please note, this position is internally referred to as a Part-Time Treatment Counselor float.  

Posting Date: 8/7/2026

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