Crisis Stabilization Clinician - San Miguel/Ouray

Paragon • Ouray, CO

2d • 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 vision is to empower individuals and families with complex needs to 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 supports for families and adults, Crisis Stabilization programming, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, Child First for young children and caregivers, 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.
• 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

• Assess urgent behavioral health needs, safety issues, and risk factors for clients and families.
• Develop well-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 to address safety and crisis response needs.
• Utilize Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions for suicide prevention, and other evidence-based modalities.
• Ensure 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.
• Engage in reflective clinical supervision and other professional development activities.

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. Additionally, the company extends health coverage to the employees' families, ensuring that not only the employees but also their families receive complete health coverage.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees