What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor position at Action Staffing Solutions Inc.?
Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals – Correctional Facilities | Up to $63/hr
Multiple Locations in Colorado | Full-Time & Travel Options Available
Why Choose Action Staffing Solutions?
At Action Staffing Solutions, we’re more than just a healthcare staffing agency — we’re a mission-driven, woman-owned, minority-owned, and JCAHO-accredited company committed to making a difference. We provide local and travel opportunities with flexible schedules in Pueblo, Canon City, Sterling, Buena Vista, and more across Colorado.
What We Offer:
- Pay up to $63/hr, based on experience and qualifications/ Licensure
- Health, dental, vision
- Paid sick time
- Dedicated recruiters to support you every step of the way
- Opportunities to work with underserved populations and truly make an impact
Position Overview:
We are actively seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to provide compassionate care within Colorado correctional facilities. This includes:
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical or Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
- Addiction Counselors (LAC, CAS, ADDC)
- Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) certified counselors
In this impactful role, you’ll work closely with justice-involved individuals to support their mental health, recovery, and reintegration goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychiatric assessments, leading individual and group therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, and responding to crisis situations when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches
- Assist with treatment planning, goal setting, and progress monitoring
- Participate in crisis intervention and behavioral health emergencies
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
- Valid and active Colorado license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LSW)*
- Minimum 1 year of counseling or crisis intervention experience
- Strong interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with crisis response, serious mental illness, CBT, or DBT
- SOMB certification or experience in sex offender treatment
- Familiarity with correctional or high-risk populations
*MUST HAVE LICENSURE IN COLORADO AND REGISTERED ON DORA
About Action Staffing Solutions: Action Staffing Solutions is a family-owned staffing agency that has a goal to make a difference in someone’s life every day!
We are proud to offer fair and equal employment opportunities for everyone. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to any non-merit factor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $48.00 - $63.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- I would like to receive interview, onboarding, timecard and other notifications and reminders via SMS. Please answer with Yes or No.
License/Certification:
- DORA Registered Counselor License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48 - $63