Mental Health Counselor

Join New Life Unlimited and help families build stronger, healthier futures through compassionate mental health care. People First Supportive supervision and a culture built around care for clients and clinicians. Room to Grow Mentorship, licensure support, and clear next steps in your career. Individual Counseling & Emotional Support: Provide one-on-one counseling to children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or other mental health concerns. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, and mindfulness practices, evaluated through symptom reduction and client feedback. Assist clients in identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and improving emotional regulation, with progress tracked through pre-assessments and ongoing evaluations. Support clients in building self-esteem, improving relationships, and managing stress, measured by behavioral changes and self-reported emotional growth. Group Therapy & Psychoeducation: Facilitate therapeutic small-group sessions focused on emotional awareness, communication skills, peer relationships, and conflict resolution. Lead discussions on mental health topics such as coping with stress, emotional intelligence, and self-advocacy, assessed by group engagement and skill application. Adapt group sessions to meet participants’ evolving emotional and developmental needs, measured by participation consistency and feedback. Progress Monitoring & Individualized Care Plans: Conduct assessments and goal-setting with each client to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring measurable emotional and behavioral improvements. Track progress through clinical documentation, behavior observations, and client self-reports, adjusting interventions as needed. Evaluate effectiveness of counseling strategies through pre- and post-session assessments, ensuring positive client outcomes. Family & Community Collaboration: Maintain open communication with parents/guardians, providing updates and guidance on supporting their child’s emotional well-being. Offer family-based strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home, assessed through parental feedback and observed improvements. Work with teachers, school counselors, and community organizations to ensure a holistic approach to client care. Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree (interns accepted), or Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s and Doctoral preferred). Licensed or license-eligible in Colorado (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) is preferred. Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting. Knowledge of child development and behavioral interventions. Strong ability to build rapport, provide a safe space, and tailor interventions to individual needs. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with families and support systems. Flexible scheduling for part-time evening and weekend sessions. Competitive hourly compensation. ($30-$50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications). Compressed Workweeks. Health Insurance. Retirement Savings Plan All benefits and benefit levels are contingent upon hours worked. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plottwist Hq