Behavioral Health Internship Opportunity

Paragon•Lakewood, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a comprehensive behavioral health organization dedicated to positively impacting individuals and families through compassionate, client-centered care. Our mission is to deliver personalized care that uplifts clients and builds supportive connections in communities. We offer community-based or in-home services, and digital solutions as needed, meeting clients where they are physically and emotionally to provide the right support at the right time. Serving communities across Colorado, we deliver equitable and creative “one-stop” behavioral health services, including in-home mental health and substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, early childhood support, intensive outpatient programs, assertive community treatment, medication management, and wrap-around support. Our approach is rooted in understanding, respect, innovation, and community collaboration. Our vision is to empower individuals and families with complex needs, helping them overcome challenges, build essential skills, and access resources for long-term well-being. We provide a wide range of services, including step-down care from inpatient hospitalization for youth and adults, comprehensive support for children and families, and specialized treatment for adults facing depression, trauma, substance use, and other mental health needs. Our programming includes intensive care management, Crisis Stabilization, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Child First, integrated co-occurring Intensive Outpatient treatment, individual and family therapy, medication management (including MAT), peer support, supported employment/housing, and holistic recovery services.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a 2nd-year graduate program in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services.
Strong commitment to working with diverse populations in a community behavioral health setting.
Ability to work 17–22 hours per week for a full year.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience across multiple service areas.
Receive free clinical supervision toward licensure.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and individuals in crisis.
Participate in a rotation phase covering Admissions, Child & Family Services, Crisis Services, and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Be placed in one department for the remainder of the year based on fit and interest following the rotation phase.