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Valley View
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

PRN (as needed) Behavioral Health Advocate Youth Recovery Center

Behavioral HealthPer Diem

Listed compensation

$20-$28.87/hr

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Job Description

We're looking for PRN (as needed) Behavioral Health Advocates to join our Youth Recovery Center team! Must have a passion for working with teenagers!

Interns welcome to apply!

As the Behavioral Health Advocate, You Will

1. Monitors clients’ progress in treatment by providing group and individual education.

2. Assists with social skills training, aftercare planning, and individual assignments.

3. Assesses level of risk and makes appropriate clinical judgment for the resolution of client emergencies, resulting in a safe outcome.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervises clients in complying with program rules, guidelines, and directives while they participate in all aspects of the program.

2. Participates in evaluation of clients’ progress in weekly staff meetings and daily shift change. Assists in clients’ treatment planning.

3. Encourages client motivation through one-to-one meetings.

4. Completes required documentation on clients including observations of behavior changes in clients and accomplishment of treatment goals.

5. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in services to enhance

6. Supports the milieu by intervening with behavioral concerns and encouraging clients’ social skills.

7. Transports clients to community activities.

Qualifications

Education

  • * High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • BA/BS degree preferred
  • Must be willing to participate in certified addiction counselor training and complete Certified Addiction Specialist/Technician credential within 2 years of hire.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Skills

  • At least 21 yrs of age

Salary

  • $20.00 to 28.87/hour + 14% PRN Differential
  • Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

Benefits

  • Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b) plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
  • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
  • Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

Application Submission End DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Advocate monitors client progress, facilitates social skills training, and assists with treatment planning. They also provide direct supervision, intervene in behavioral concerns, and transport clients to community activities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavioral health advocacyYouth recovery supportClinical risk assessmentCrisis interventionClient supervisionTransportationAddiction counseling

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Glenwood Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$871k
Typical market rent
$2,449/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Valley View

Hospitals and Health Care
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b)
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes