Temporary - School Mental Health Counselor

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 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.

Position Duration

• 4-Month
• Temporary
• Assignment
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm; occasional hours outside this may be required Why a Temporary Counseling Role May Be Right for You Gain valuable experience working with diverse client populations and mental health needs. Expand your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Build your professional network and connections within the behavioral health field. Explore an organization and culture before considering long-term opportunities. Benefit from a shorter-term commitment while maintaining meaningful client care responsibilities. Develop expertise in crisis intervention, case management, and treatment planning. Enhance your résumé with experience across different settings and populations. Opportunity to learn new therapeutic approaches, documentation systems, and best practices. Contribute to reducing service gaps and increasing access to mental health care Potential for future permanent employment opportunities based on organizational needs and performance. What You’ll Do Serve as a youth mentor and behavioral coach, guiding students through challenging situations and helping them develop self-regulation and pro-social skills Supervise students in the school setting, model appropriate behaviors, and promote positive development Use crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, behavior management strategies, clear boundaries, and structured routines to keep the environment safe and supportive Document behaviors, communicate with the team, and help implement behavior plans Support teachers while taking active responsibility for student engagement and behavior outcomes Responsible for working with youth who have emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma and neglect, and who display verbal and physical aggression You’ll have the opportunity to intervene, guide, and influence student outcomes daily. Your actions will help youth grow, while your skills and judgment are valued and developed through ongoing training and mentorship.

Why Work at ShilohHouse Competitive Pay

• In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $22.00-$24.50 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.