Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Frontier House

Frontier House

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-coordinate, plan, and participate in unit responsibilities to meet program and member needs; facilitate tasks and projects through involvement of members in meaningful work by maximizing members’ skills, talents, engagement, and leadership.
• Establish meaningful relationships with members through side-by-side work to complete daily tasks; redirect when needed and maintain healthy boundaries. Provide vocational and educational assistance within a continuum of high and low-intensity services to help members achieve self-defined success and remove barriers.
  Provide assistance and guidance to members to develop and assess vocational, educational, and other personal goals; help remove barriers to success.
• Assist and advocate for members to develop and assess vocational, educational, and other personal goals; help remove barriers to success.
• Assist and advocate for members with community service providers and processes (i.e. housing, disability benefits, medical care, etc.).
• Present program benefits to local businesses and community groups; recruit and manage various employment sites in partnership with business representatives. Establish and maintain close and cooperative relationships with public agencies and community businesses in carrying out supportive services.
• Co-manage multiple transitional employment sites and provide activities to support members and employers) e.g. screen and choose members for employment, provide job coaching, maintain regular communication with employers, and provide on-site job coverage as necessary).
• Offers support, assistance, consultation, and education to employers, relevant providers, family members/caregivers, and other involved parties when necessary to adequately support members and minimize barriers. Provide general education to the community regarding program philosophy and related outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress concerning relevant treatment goals in an accurate and timely manner. Use electronic and manual systems to document progress reports, case management notes, letters, faxes, and phone calls; confirm coding of services rendered is ethically appropriate and results in successful billing. Input, organize, and maintain detailed clinical performance data to comply with applicable government or program requirements.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by supporting agency collection policies and procedures; work proactively with payor sources to ensure payment of services; align services with payor authorizations and/or request authorization prior to provision of service.
• Meet guidelines and program requirements for fidelity and evidence-based Clubhouse model; ensure progressional performance effectively and actively promotes the Standards for Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation as developed by Clubhouse International.
• Provide training and support to new members, interns, volunteers, and other Clubhouse colleagues as necessary.
• Plan, participate in, and facilitate fundraising, social/recreational activities, and special events.
• Manage special projects as assigned by Program Director
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services area from an accredited college or university.
• Master's preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets agency insurability requirements as set forth for someone who must transport members of the program.
• Upon available funding, attend and participate in Clubhouse International training during the course of employment (Three-week, out-of-state, Clubhouse training course)

Experience:

• 1 year experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder challenges in a milieu setting
• Experience performing case management
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired

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!

Salary : $19 - $27