School Mental Health Counselor; Centennial

School Mental Health Counselor (Centennial)

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.

Compensation
:
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.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm; occasional hours outside this may be required

Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance; 403(b) retirement with match; PTO; personal leave; overtime; bonuses; wellness perks including Class Pass membership

Tuition assistance: 10% off CCU online programs

May be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

Advancement:
Strong internal promotion culture and career development opportunities

Mentorship:
Learn from experienced staff and grow your behavioral coaching skills

Stays calm under stress and has strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Builds trusting relationships with students and the team using trauma-informed and culturally responsive communication

Maintains firm but respectful boundaries

Enjoys mentoring youth who struggle in traditional settings who may have behavioral disorders, emotional disturbances, trauma histories, or mental health needs

Has hands-on experience working with youth in education, behavioral health, recreation, mentoring, or similar roles

Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in health/human services/education-related field

Must have experience working with youth

Must be at least 23 years of age

Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record

Must be willing to pass FBI fingerprint & child abuse database background checks

Applicants must successfully 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.

In addition, all direct care applicants are required to complete a health evaluation or physical prior to beginning service to confirm they are fit for duty.

Experience as a teacher assistant, behavioral tech, coach, or youth mentor is a plus, but not required