Adolescent Behavioral Health Counselor

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Youth Services - Gilliam Youth Services Center in Colorado seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide mental health and case management for detained or committed youth. This role supports evidence-based therapies, crisis management, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team to ensure reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, individual/group/family therapies, suicide risk monitoring, and detailed documentation in the

Qualifications

• Licensed professional required with state licensure (LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LAC).
• One year of experience in current licensure state preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload and conduct individual, group, and family therapy with youth.
• Assess suicide risk and monitor mental health status using DSM-5 considerations.
• Coordinate with MDT and document in Fusion EHR, following Sanctuary/ROCK practices.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Case management

Suicide risk assessment

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / LCSW / LPC / LMFT / LAC

Job description

The Division of Youth Services - Gilliam Youth Services Center in Colorado seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide mental health and case management for detained or committed youth. This role supports evidence-based therapies, crisis management, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team to ensure reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, individual/group/family therapies, suicide risk monitoring, and detailed documentation in the