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Milieu Counselor - CSU/Swing Shift
Milieu Counselor - CSU/Swing ShiftAurora Mental Health Center • Aurora, CO, US
Milieu Counselor - CSU / Swing Shift

Milieu Counselor - CSU / Swing Shift

Aurora Mental Health Center • Aurora, CO, US
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Overview

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Milieu Counselor to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The Milieu Counselor provides care to clients staying in the CSU for up to five days, ensuring safety and engagement through continuous oversight, group therapy support, individual conversations, assistance with meals, safety checks, and adaptability to the dynamic nature of the unit. This role requires maintaining 24 / 7 coverage and supporting voluntary, intensive Person-Centered Therapy services. Candidates should be flexible, eager to learn mental health treatment principles, adept at working with diverse populations, and capable of delivering excellent documentation and customer service.

Salary and Schedule

Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

  • $18.87- $28.00 per hour

Location and Type

CCC : 2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045 - Aurora, CO | Position Type : Full Time (FTE 1)

Shift

This position is fully on-site, working 4 - 10 hour shifts. Available shift :

  • Swing Shift : Wednesday through Saturday, 12 : 30 pm - 11 : 00 pm
  • Shift Differential Pay

  • Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs) : $1.25 / hour
  • Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) : $1.75 / hour
  • Overnight Weekday (Mon-Thu) : $2.50 / hour
  • Overnight Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) : $3.50 / hour
  • Bilingual Language Differential Pay

    rate depends on language requirements and fluency.

  • Employees will receive scheduled earnings bi-weekly, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum is prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).
  • Essential Functions

  • Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans.
  • Participate in crisis and behavior management / de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.
  • Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
  • Work with clients to identify personal strengths, unmet needs, and interventions that will support the client in regaining a sense of control.
  • Assist with intake procedures, including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and orientation to the facility.
  • Assist with discharge procedures.
  • Conduct one-on-ones to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of the client\'s self-identified needs.
  • Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures and empower clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.
  • Provide group and one-on-one education to clients based on the client\'s individual treatment plan and goals.
  • Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.
  • Assist or take a lead role in meal preparation for clients.
  • Maintain a clean unit.
  • Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor\'s degree in the human services field or an unrelated bachelor\'s degree and one year of equivalent experience.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Professional and timely communication, assessing and describing client observations to applicable staff.
  • Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
  • Understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Preferred : Bilingual
  • Required Vaccination and TB Test

    All employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. A medical or religious exemption can be requested if necessary.

    Benefits

  • Health insurance : Kaiser
  • Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting and matching contributions up to 4% after one year
  • Accrued Vacation up to 12 days and Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays (pro-rated for FTE)
  • 11 designated holidays per year (with 24 / 7 programs / locations receiving regular pay plus holiday pay when applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
  • Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

    Mission : Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

    Vision : To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

    Core Values : Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to teamwork

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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