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Part-Time - Peer Counselor

North Range Behavioral Health
place Greeley, 80631
local_atm $16.15 - $21.76 an hour
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Part Time
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English, Spanish
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Stress
Trauma

About Job

Peer Counselor
10 hours per week

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

About the Role: Peer Counselors

The North Range Behavioral Health Peer Counseling program works with seniors 60 or older who face challenges that put them at risk for anxiety or depression. This program employs and trains older, semi-retired, compassionate individuals to provide confidential support, encouragement, and coping tools for seniors and their families. Our Peer Counselors visit clients in their homes, residential facilities, or the community.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Peer Counselors provide supportive counseling services to clients in the privacy of their homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, nursing home facilities, or other community locations.
  • Encourage, support, and help older adults learn how to cope with emotional stressors and l; life difficulties.
  • Relate to the emotional stresses of the aging process by offering clients hope regarding resiliency, through appropriate self-disclosure, role modeling, and coaching.
  • Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching them in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; help the client problem solve and negotiate tasks/activities of daily living. May provide a listening ear to clients when needed.
  • Advocate for the client in different forums, including but not limited to nursing homes and with their families.


Qualifications:
  • A High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desired.
Experience:
  • Must have personal experience and coping skills that enable understanding of the concerns, problems, and feelings of older adults.
  • Must have sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person's independence and ability.
  • The ability to share skills and use life events and experiences in a self-help approach to assist seniors in reaching maximum growth and fulfillment.
  • Possess an interest in committing to the Peer Counseling program and philosophy.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations
  • Annual TB Testing

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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!

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Stress
Trauma

Age Groups

Adults
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences