Mental Health Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Shiloh House as a Mental Health Counselor in United States. Description While you work to empower Colorado youth and families, we empower you to develop your career. Join one of the most respected leaders in child advocacy services - Shiloh House.
Key Responsibilities
- escalation and positive strong boundaries Basic meal preparation and light housekeeping Conduct daily room inspections and15
Requirements
- This screening includes state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances.
- If the applicant has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted.
- In addition, all direct care applicants are required to complete a health evaluation or physical prior to beginning service to confirm they are fit for duty.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $21.50 - $26.75/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Shiloh House in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Shiloh House a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Counseling — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Counseling position at Shiloh House is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Commerce City, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Verbal De-escalation, Positive Boundaries, Documentation, Organization, Collaboration, Treatment Plan Implementation, Behavior Management, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include collaborating with clinicians and teachers to implement treatment plans and educational activities, while providing intensive supervision and maintaining program structure for at-risk youth. Staff will also conduct safety checks, prepare basic meals, and transport clients to...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Counseling psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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