Behavioral Health Counselor

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Counselor role is onsite in Denver, CO. The salary range is $55,000–$59,000 per year. The Delores Project provides shelter, supportive housing, and wraparound services, including on-site behavioral healthcare, for people experiencing homelessness. The counselor provides behavioral health support to shelter guests and supportive-housing residents and families. The role contributes to continuity of care through assessments, counseling, individualized care plans, referrals, documentation, and collaboration with shelter, rehousing, and supportive-housing teams.

What you'll do

• Identify guests and residents who need behavioral health support
• conduct intake screenings and clinical assessments
• provide counseling and crisis support
• refer clients to community services when more comprehensive support is needed
• develop and monitor individualized care plans
• document progress and goals
• facilitate individual counseling, life-skills sessions, and group therapy as appropriate
• attend staff and clinical meetings and supervision.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health counselor

full-time

denver co

the delores project

shelter services

supportive housing

crisis intervention

counseling

trauma-informed care

care planning

master’s degree required

$55k–$59k/year

evening and weekend hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 13 paid holidays
• birthday pay
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, life, and mental health insurance
• optional flexible spending account
• free RTD Ecopass
• optional Simple IRA/Roth IRA with 3% employer match
• $150 signing bonus.

Why this role

The posting requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related mental health field, with LCSW or LPC licensure or eligibility, and two years of relevant experience. Some evening and weekend hours are required to meet client needs.

About the employer

The Delores Project is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.