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How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-27% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Denver, Colorado ($33.12/hr, n=243)
270 similar openings in the Denver area · median $32.60/hr

$7.80/hr · p10p90 · $250/hr

this role: $24.26/hrmedian $33.12/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 243 posted behavioral health roles in Denver, Colorado rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Denver, Colorado median for behavioral health roles.

The Housing Case Manager provides trauma-informed supervision, case management, and crisis support to youth experiencing homelessness. They are responsible for developing individual service plans, maintaining accurate client data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure youth safety and development.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Housing Director, the Housing Case Manager will be responsible for providing supervision of the youth both on-site and at off-site activities, case management, group facilitation, youth assessments, crisis phone counseling, client data collection, documentation, file maintenance, reporting maintenance issues and ensuring that the program is facilitated in a manner that meets Urban Peak’s mission.

Case Managers will work with youth at either the shelter or a housing program. Urban Peak serves a wide variety of youth in shelter and/or housing that are experiencing homelessness. The continuum of need ranges from high functioning youth to youth with sever behavioral health concerns.

This position will ensure that interactions, interventions, and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.

Who You Are

A master’s degree in social work, psychology, or child development AND a minimum of two (2) years’ treatment-oriented or case management experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, human services, or related fields AND three (3) years’ experience working with children/youth; OR 5 years’ full-time (FT) experience with homeless or runaway youth.

CAC II certification preferred.

The ability to connect well, work effectively, and communicate in a culturally responsive manner with a diverse youth population.

An understanding of trauma informed care and harm reduction principles and an ability to implement these approaches.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency and client needs, in an environment that sometimes includes interpersonal conflict and chaos.

Data collection and the ability to maintain accurate and thorough client files and HMIS database

Skilled in oral and written communications, negotiating and mediating, particularly in sensitive

situations.

Able to make sound decisions, using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and work with collaborating agencies.

Able to manage tasks and activities in an environment that sometimes includes interpersonal conflict and chaos.

Team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.

Confidence in timely and accurate data collection and the ability to maintain accurate and thorough client files (this position will utilize Salesforce).

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, psychology, or child development with two years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of experience. Proficiency in data collection, trauma-informed care, and the ability to pass background checks and physical screenings are required.

high school
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Communication
Salesforce
De-escalation
Mediation
Conflict resolution
Crisis intervention
Data collection
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case management
Client documentation
Trauma informed care
Group facilitation
Microsoft office suite
Harm reduction
Youth assessment
HMIS database

Benefits

Paid holidays
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick time
Vacation time
Accident coverage
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan
Dental plan
Flexible spending plan
Medical plan
Vision plan
Basic life and AD&D insurance
RTD eco pass
Critical care and hospitalization ancillary plan
Employee voluntary life insurance
Colorado paid family leave
Second language pay differential

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $24 - $24/hr
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Urban Peak Denver

URBAN PEAK'S MISSION Urban Peak ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self-determined fulfilled lives.

IndustryNon-profit Organizations

TypeNonprofit

Size51-200 employees

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Market context

Colorado behavioral health internships are competitive

In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.

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Case Management

Meets with assigned youth to obtain history and complete assessments.

Provides personal interest and attention to each youth, remaining sensitive to the objective of supporting each youth in social, emotional, and intellectual development.

Provide guidance to youth that is based in the principles of trauma informed care and positive youth development.

Assists youth and other involved persons in facilitating safe and stable housing for the youth, working with youth to develop individual service plans and aftercare plans to achieve their goals.

Conducts and/or participates in Teamings with persons involved with youth.

Provides weekly counseling sessions with each youth participant to review progress towards action plan objectives, revise plans, and provide support and accountability.

Acts as a positive role model to further Urban Peak’s goals.

Attends all required training, staff meetings and client reviews, being prepared to address client issues.

Collaborates with other agencies for service delivery needs, staying current on resources and developments in this area of specialization.

Works with parents, legal guardian, or family members towards reunification, if appropriate.

Provide milieu supervision through a trauma informed approach, working to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the youth and their environment.

Provide youth direction on their service plans.

Provide programming that supports the building of healthy relationships.

Work with youth maintain cleanliness of their environment.

Provide direction and support to youth on the completion of daily chores and other milieu activities; maintain a welcoming presence; and support youth who enter the program.

Provide crisis intervention, phone counseling and support of milieu as necessary.

Distribute medications per QMAP standards, if applicable.

Accurately document all services including assessments, case notes, service plans and specific services received by clients in HMIS.

Collect and maintain accurate data on an ongoing basis.

Document relevant and significant events that occur during the shift in the Communication Log. Maintain clear and effective communication with other staff regarding clients.

Work to ensure client confidentiality.

Housing Case Manager