Crisis Stabilization Clinician - Delta/Montrose

Paragon • Delta, CO

3d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is seeking licensed therapists and social workers, as well as professionals pursuing Colorado licensure, to join its multidisciplinary crisis stabilization team. The clinician provides urgent behavioral health interventions to individuals under mental health holds and supports their transition back into the community. The team facilitates crisis stabilization programming using an evidence-based model and transitions clients to ongoing in-home clinical services when appropriate. The clinician works as part of a multidisciplinary team and serves as a team leader, reporting to a licensed clinical supervisor of the acute crisis stabilization team. The role requires an in-person presence, travel to clients’ homes and communities, and residence in nearby towns is acceptable.

The schedule consists of two 24-hour shifts per week, with active working hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and standby hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. During standby hours, team members must be available to respond to crisis calls as required.

Paragon describes itself as a Colorado-wide behavioral health organization providing community-based, in-home, and digital services. Its programs include crisis stabilization, intensive outpatient treatment, assertive community treatment, early childhood support, medication management, peer support, supported employment and housing, and other mental health and substance use services. The organization emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care, community collaboration, clinical support, licensure supervision, and career growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Colorado licensure or eligibility for licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, licensed clinical psychologist, or equivalent; must be able to obtain a preliminary license within six months of employment.
• Keep all licenses up to date and valid during employment.
• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and families, trauma, group facilitation, and crisis stabilization supports.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health and substance use assessments and consultation.
• Ability to provide interventions in diverse home and community settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, 42 CFR, protected health information, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Availability for two 24-hour shifts per week, including active hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and standby hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., with availability to respond to crisis calls during standby.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak a second language, such as Spanish or ASL.
• Master’s- or doctoral-level mental health provider credentials, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or licensed clinical psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Assess urgent behavioral health needs, safety issues, and risk factors for clients and families.
• Develop integrated clinical formulations and safety plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis stabilization interventions, mental health holds, substance use interventions, and other evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency responders, hospitals, and community organizations on safety and crisis response needs.
• Use Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions for suicide prevention and other evidence-based modalities.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for clinical accountability, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.
• Participate in Crisis Prevention and Intervention training and respond to behavioral health emergencies as needed.
• Participate in reflective clinical supervision and other professional development activities.
• Facilitate crisis stabilization programming and transition clients to ongoing services provided by in-home clinical teams as appropriate.
• Provide services in clients’ homes and communities.

Benefits

• Company-paid health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, with no premium deductions from employees’ paychecks.
• Health coverage extended to employees’ families.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Licensure supervision and regular clinical consultation.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level