Overnight 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 (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 $23.25-$26.24 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.
• 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

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct supervision and structure for youth in a residential setting
• Remain alert and awake at all times
• 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)
• Basic meal preparation and light housekeeping
• 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

Location(s)

• 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)

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 23 years old (22 may be considered)
• Mets 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
• Ability to 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
• All direct care applicants are required to complete a health evaluation or physical prior to beginning service to confirm they are fit for duty

Posting Date

06/17/2026

Application Window

On-going (Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis)