Behavioral Health Counselor
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.68–$45.91 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Colorado post a median of $37.36 an hour, the middle half $25.97–$55, across 44 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Colorado earn a median of $30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 59.0% · Stating an hourly rate 43.4%
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About the job
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Address
2525 S DOWNING ST
City
DENVER
State
Colorado
Postal Code
80210
Job Description
- Recognizes the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and identifies possible communication barriers.
- Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling as well as psycho-educational groups to promote patient emotional, spiritual, and psychological health.
- Works with interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care using insight, limit setting, support, goal setting, and other techniques.
- Evaluates for potential safety risks appropriately and responds to potentially dangerous situations to ensure patient safety in the least restrictive manner. Demonstrates working knowledge of the involuntary commitment process. Recognizes and reports suspected abuse/neglect in patients of all age groups according to guidelines.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient progress records with accuracy and timeliness.
- Utilizes knowledge in the assessment of physical, psycho-social, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to achieve healthcare goals.
- Educates patients and families about behavioral health conditions and treatment options.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Organizational skills [Required]
- Verbal and interpersonal communication skills [Required]
- Customer relations skills [Required]
- Proficient in grammar and spelling [Required]
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions [Required]
- Ability to follow verbal instructions [Required]
- Keyboarding skills (manual) [Required]
- Computer skills (visual) [Required]
- Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills [Required]
- EAP knowledge and experience, preferred for EAP program positions [Required]
Education
- Bachelor's [Required]
Field of Study
- in Behavioral Health related field
Work Experience
- 1+ of direct behavioral clinical experience providing individual, group or family therapy in an inpatient or outpatient setting [Preferred]
- Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning. [Required]
Additional Information
- N/A
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range
$24.68 - $45.91
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
From AdventHealth's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AdventHealth
AdventHealth is a faith-based health system with more than 100,000 (source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)) caregivers, 51 (source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)) hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in almost a dozen states. Source: AdventHealth, About AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (media resources)
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