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How much do homeless services jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for homeless services in Colorado is $60,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,200.00 and $72,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are homeless services?

Homeless services are programs and resources designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness. These services can include emergency shelters, transitional housing, food assistance, healthcare, job training, and case management. The goal is to provide immediate support while helping people achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Many organizations, both governmental and nonprofit, work together to provide these vital services in communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in homeless services?

To thrive in Homeless Services, you need a background in social work, human services, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with case management software, housing databases, and government assistance programs is typically required. Compassion, cultural competency, and strong interpersonal communication skills help professionals build trust and effectively support clients in crisis. These skills are essential for connecting individuals to vital resources and fostering stability and dignity within vulnerable populations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in homeless services, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in Homeless Services often encounter challenges such as building trust with clients who may have experienced trauma, managing high caseloads, and navigating complex social service systems. These challenges are typically addressed through ongoing training in trauma-informed care, strong teamwork, and regular supervision or case conferencing. Many organizations also provide access to mental health and self-care resources for staff, recognizing the emotionally demanding nature of the work. Collaboration with local agencies, healthcare providers, and housing authorities is essential to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.

What is the difference between Homeless Services vs Case Manager?

AspectHomeless ServicesCase Manager
CredentialsVaries; often includes social work or counseling backgroundTypically requires social work, counseling, or related certifications
Work EnvironmentHomeless shelters, outreach programs, community centersHospitals, social service agencies, community organizations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, sheltersHealthcare, social services, government agencies
Primary FocusProviding immediate support and resources to homeless individualsAssessing client needs, developing care plans, coordinating services

Homeless Services focus on direct support for homeless populations, often working in shelters or outreach. Case Managers, on the other hand, coordinate ongoing care and services for clients across various settings. While both roles require social work skills and certifications, their daily tasks and work environments differ, with Homeless Services emphasizing immediate aid and Case Managers focusing on long-term support.

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Infographic showing various Homeless Services job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,968 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Behavioral Health Therapist - Housing and Homeless Services

SummitStone Health Partners

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$58K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist - Housing and Homeless Services


Salary Range:

  • Master's Level: $58,011 - $81,224 annually based on relevant years of experience
  • Master's Licensed: $66,040 - $92,394 annually based on relevant years of experience

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week


The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.


Role Overview:

Responsible for providing on-going assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy as well as case management. Develops and monitors service plans, treatment progress, documents interactions and maintains clinical records and other reporting data for clients with behavioral health, disorders, and/or disabilities. Coordinates with internal as well as external supportive services to deliver needed services to client. Collaborates with treatment team providers.

This Homeless Services Team member is embedded at the Murphy Center, providing screening, assessments, resource connection, care collaboration, crisis intervention, intakes, case management, mental health services, substance use disorder services to individuals experiencing homelessness, regardless of ability to pay.


Essential Duties:

  • Provide services to clients as assigned by Administrative/Clinical Supervisor.
  • Provide/facilitate a wide variety of clinical services including individual, family and group activities to achieve treatment plan goals.
  • Conduct crisis intervention via telephone, face-to-face. Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients. Assess the risk of harm to self or others and arrange needed resources.
  • Assess behavioral health needs of clients and families; develop treatment plans and goals; Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals; Refer clients to supportive services.
  • Document treatment plans, progress reports, group notes, individual notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls in Electronic Health Record. Follow the documentation policy and procedures.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to support clients in carrying out treatment/service plans.
  • Follow agency productivity standards as outlined by SummitStone Health Partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:


• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university

• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAS Track) or clinical licensure candidacy

• Valid Colorado Driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record

• At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field



Preferred Qualifications:


• Bilingual/Bicultural


SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.


At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.


Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
  • Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
  • A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions


Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.