What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Frontier House position at North Range Behavioral Health?
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Frontier House
North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP , those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our approaches are trauma-informed and based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.
North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.
Vision
Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible
Mission
North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care
for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
Values
Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.
Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.
Position Summary
The Frontier House provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental illness in an evidence-based, internationally accredited Clubhouse model program. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Frontier House, you will share responsibilities in a generalist role for functions of the program such as employment, education, housing, unit activities, and social/fundraising events. You will engage, mentor, and work side-by-side with members of the program to complete Clubhouse responsibilities and operations. Creates an environment of belonging, with a focus on member strengths, talents, and interests.
Duties Performed
North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.
North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.
Generous PTO And Leave Times
North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Frontier House
- Position OPEN until filled!
North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP , those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our approaches are trauma-informed and based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.
North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.
Vision
Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible
Mission
North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care
for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
Values
Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.
Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.
Position Summary
The Frontier House provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental illness in an evidence-based, internationally accredited Clubhouse model program. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Frontier House, you will share responsibilities in a generalist role for functions of the program such as employment, education, housing, unit activities, and social/fundraising events. You will engage, mentor, and work side-by-side with members of the program to complete Clubhouse responsibilities and operations. Creates an environment of belonging, with a focus on member strengths, talents, and interests.
Duties Performed
- 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.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services area from an accredited college or university.
- 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)
- 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
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Annual TB Testing
North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.
North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.
Generous PTO And Leave Times
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Observed Holidays
- Flexibility and Work-Life Harmony
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
- Travel Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Programs*
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)
- Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
- Individual Training Reimbursement*
- Agency Wide Training
- Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
- Authenticity and Transparent Leadership
- WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
- Culture Cabinet
- Employee Recognition Program
- May is not eligible for all positions
North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Salary : $34,840 - $45,032