Alternative to Detention (A2D) Mental Health Counselor

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Description: Come join our newest A2D (Alternative to detention) program in Commerce City! This entry level position is a great way to launch your career in counseling, mental health, social services, psychology, behavioral health and human services as a counselor, therapist, mental health technician, mental health therapist, mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor. Compensation: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $21.50- $26.75 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. Benefits: - Do you want to be part of an innovative juvenile justice program that helps keep youth out of detention? Do you want to be part of a team that helps youth in a new statewide project to divert detention placements? - Do you have experience working within a detention setting or with juveniles who are facing court proceedings? - Do you have ideas on how to help prevent youth from further engagement in criminal or delinquent behaviors? - Want to be part of an innovative team that works to stabilize youth and return to a community setting rath...