Floating Residential Counselor: Flexible Shifts & Recovery

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

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is seeking a Residential Counselor Float to provide direct care, supervision, crisis intervention, and recovery support across residential programs including Youth Residential Recovery, Youth Crisis Stabilization, and Adult Withdrawal Management. The role covers day, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts with rotating assignments to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field, 21+ years of age, and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field; one year of documented work experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Addictions Certification (CAT/CAS) preferred; obtain CAT or CAS within 18 months if not certified.
• 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 driving record meeting agency requirements.
• Extensive background check including FBI, CBI, TRAILS, drug screening, sex offender checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides milieu management, safety, stability and direction to clients in early recovery.
• Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality.
• De-escalates potentially dangerous situations and ensures client safety.
• Documents admissions, shift notes, MORs, discharges, inventories, screenings, and program records.
• Administers medications per QMAP standards and assists with random urine testing.
• Facilitates psychoeducation groups and coordinates treatment referrals.
• Maintains compliance with trauma-informed care and addiction treatment principles.
• Collaborates with residential, clinical, nursing, psychiatric and leadership teams.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health

Documentation

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is seeking a Residential Counselor Float to provide direct care, supervision, crisis intervention, and recovery support across residential programs including Youth Residential Recovery, Youth Crisis Stabilization, and Adult Withdrawal Management. The role covers day, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts with rotating assignments to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field, 21+ years of age, and