Bachelor Level Mental Health Counselor - Early Childhood Consultation at NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Description

Bachelor's Mental Health Counselor

Early Childhood Consultation

Join Our Team at North Range Behavioral Health!

At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering a wide range of programs for all ages and backgrounds

We focus on collaboration and trauma-informed care, integrating clinical expertise with research to create a meaningful, lasting impact. Join us in making a difference!

Vision: Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission: Compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges

Values:

• Customer First: Supporting recovery every day
• Compassion: Treating all with empathy and respect
• Collaboration: Building strong relationships for effective care

Qualifications

About the Role: Bachelor Mental Health Counselor – Early Childhood Consultation
 

The Early Childhood Consultation team at North Range Behavioral Health provides evidence-based, compassionate support to promote healthy social and emotional development and mental health for young children and their caregivers.

This is a unique position that provides Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) consultative support as well as interventions. The ECMH consultant works collaboratively with the Early Childhood Education staff, programs, and families to improve their ability to prevent, identify, treat, and reduce the impact of mental health challenges among children from birth to eight years of age. Ultimately, early childhood mental health consultation seeks to achieve positive outcomes for infants and young children in early childhood settings by using an indirect approach to fostering their social and emotional well-being. The ECMH consultation team works primarily in community, childcare centers, and home settings, supporting the adult caregivers of young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide services to clients as assigned by the administrative/clinical supervisor. May work with a specific age group and/or level of care based on program assignment.
• Provide person-centered assessment, goal planning, and treatment for mental health issues.
• Provide screen, intakes, and assessment of clients utilizing required instruments and formats within appropriate timelines.
• Develop strength-based written treatment plans/updates and continuing care plans make appropriate referrals. Complete written discharge summaries and correspondence within established timelines.
• Assess diagnosis and mental status of clients, evaluate current level of functioning, and develop and implement treatment /service plan to address clients’ needs.
• Assist individuals in improving their well-being and quality of life by utilizing therapeutic interventions, training in behavioral skills, educating clients to make informed choices, developing clients’ coping skills, and helping clients to solve problems and negotiate tasks of daily living.
• Maintain electronic health records in accordance with agency standards; confirm coding of services rendered is ethically appropriate and results in successful billing. May include entry into a partnering agency's electronic health system.
• Facilitate counseling groups as assigned. May provide intake, inpatient admissions, and Medicaid authorizations in some programs.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical supervision, and other meetings as assigned.

Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field is required.
• Individuals who are actively in or applying to graduate school are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurability requirements.
• Successful completion of background, fingerprinting, and drug testing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

Experience:

• One year of experience working with individuals with mental health disorder challenges.
• Experience in coordinating behavioral health intervention plans and services with other agencies preferred.
   

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
 

• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Annual TB Testing

Why Join Us?

At North Range Behavioral Health, we invest in you—your growth, well-being, and career development. We offer a supportive, flexible work environment with plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Loan forgiveness and employee referral bonuses
• Tuition assistance for professional development
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Start your journey with us today – Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible!