Shiloh House·Commerce City, Colorado
The counselor will collaborate with treatment teams to implement behavior management and treatment plans for at-risk youth in residential and school settings. Responsibilities include providing intensive supervision, maintaining program structure, documenting progress, and ensuring client safety through daily checks and transportation.
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.
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
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. *Note: Internally this position is referred to as a Treatment Counselor Float. Posting Date: 4/17/2026 Application Window: Ongoing (Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis)
Market context
In Colorado, float mental health counselor roles are often in demand because facilities need reliable coverage across shifts and units. This role is competitive for candidates who can meet the age, education, driving, and background-screening requirements while handling varied assignments; the listed job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Review whether your schedule, license, and human services experience align before applying.