Floating Milieu Counselor — Flexible Shifts in Recovery

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Residential Counselor Float to staff Youth Residential Recovery, Youth Crisis Stabilization, and Adult Withdrawal Management programs. The role provides direct care, crisis intervention, documentation, and recovery support across shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed milieu management, de-escalation, coordinating treatment referrals, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, human services, or social work; preferably 1 year behavioral health experience.
• High school diploma with 1 year human services experience may substitute for the degree.
• CAT/CAS certification preferred; if not certified, must obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Extensive background check including FBI, CBI, TRAILS, drug screening, and sex offender checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides milieu management, guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients in early recovery.
• Maintains punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Interacts with clients with guidance, safety, stability, and de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations.
• Performs accurate shift notes, admissions, discharges, MORs, and program records.
• Monitors vital signs and can administer BP assessments.
• Assists in planning and supervising patient activities and meetings.
• Monitors Breath Alcohol tests as needed and documents results.
• Administers medications per QMAP standards.
• Assists with random urine drug testing.
• Facilitates psychoeducation groups.
• Coordinates treatment referrals for ongoing care after discharge.
• Uses de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Assigns and monitors unit chores and maintains cleanliness.
• Maintains documentation compliant with regulatory standards.
• Ensures continuity of care through shift-to-shift communication.
• Collaborates with residential, clinical, nursing, psychiatric, and leadership teams.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Communication

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in psychology/counseling/human services/social work

High school diploma with 1 year human services experience

CAT/CAS certification preferred

QMAP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Valid Driver’s License

Background check requirements (FBI/CBI/Trails/Drug screen/Sex Offender)

Job description

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Residential Counselor Float to staff Youth Residential Recovery, Youth Crisis Stabilization, and Adult Withdrawal Management programs. The role provides direct care, crisis intervention, documentation, and recovery support across shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed milieu management, de-escalation, coordinating treatment referrals, and collaborating with