Crisis Stabilization Clinician - San Miguel

Paragon • Ouray, CO

162d • $60,000 - $85,000 • 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. We aim to deliver personalized care that uplifts clients and builds supportive connections within communities. Through community-based or in-home services, and digital solutions, we meet clients where they are physically and emotionally to provide the right support at the right time. Serving communities across Colorado, we offer 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 vision is to empower individuals and families with complex needs to overcome challenges, build essential skills, and access resources for long-term well-being. Our services include intensive care management, Crisis Stabilization programming, 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 for mental health and substance use disorders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Colorado licensure or eligibility for licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, licensed clinical psychologist, or equivalent).
• 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 within 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.
• Has a confirmed master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field while working towards clinical licensure.
• Licensed or licensed-eligible (must be able to obtain a preliminary license within six months of employment)
• All licenses must stay up-to-date and valid during employment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, ASL or other), highly valued.
• Master’s or Doctoral level mental health provider (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, licensed clinical psychologist, other) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, community settings, and office locations.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Provide individual, family, and collateral therapy sessions.
• Utilize evidence-based practices appropriate to client needs.
• Coordinate care with schools, primary care providers, child welfare agencies, probation, and other community partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and case consultation.
• Maintain compliance with agency, payer, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Support additional community-based behavioral health programming as assigned.
• Provide approximately 12 hours per week of in-person behavioral health services within the San Miguel County Jail.
• Conduct mental health and substance use screenings and assessments.
• Complete GAIN assessments and other JBBS-required documentation.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention services.
• Provide brief individual counseling and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment and transition plans.
• Coordinate psychiatric evaluations, medication continuity, and MAT referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with jail staff, medical providers, probation officers, courts, and community treatment providers.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community reentry coordination.
• Complete Civicore documentation and JBBS reporting requirements.
• Participate in JBBS program meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Provide urgent behavioral health interventions to individuals under mental health holds and those requiring support as they transition back into the community.
• Facilitate crisis stabilization programming using an evidenced based model.
• Transition clients to ongoing services conducted by in-home clinical teams as appropriate.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and serve as a team leader.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, CSW. LSW, LMFTC)
• $75,000-$85,000 per year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company extends health coverage to employees' families.
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule and paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

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