Overnight Mental Health Counselor - Littleton

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Littleton

Compensation:

In accordance with  the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $23.10-$27.25 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. Compensation is based on location/shift.

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

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, this position is internally referred to as an Overnight Treatment Counselor. 

Posting Date: 9/30/2025

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