Crisis Stabilization Clinician - Summit County

Paragon • Frisco, CO

3d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is seeking licensed therapists and social workers, as well as clinicians pursuing licensure in Colorado, 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 as appropriate. The role serves as a team leader within a multidisciplinary team and reports to a licensed clinical supervisor of the acute crisis stabilization team. In-person presence is required; living in nearby towns is acceptable. This position serves Summit County, and Paragon provides a place to stay for the duration of the 48-hour shift for clinicians who do not live in Summit County.

The schedule consists of two 24-hour shifts per week. Active working hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., when clinicians perform assigned duties. Standby hours are 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., when clinicians must be available to respond to crisis calls. Traveling to clients’ homes and communities is required.

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.
• 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.
• All licenses must remain current and valid during employment.
• Ability to work 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak a second language, such as Spanish or ASL, is highly valued.
• A master’s or doctoral-level mental health provider credential, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or licensed clinical psychologist, is preferred.

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.
• Lead as a member of a multidisciplinary team and transition clients to ongoing in-home clinical services as appropriate.
• Travel to clients’ homes and communities to provide care.
• Remain available to respond to crisis calls during standby hours.

Benefits

• Company-paid health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with no premium deductions from pay.
• Health coverage is extended to employees’ families.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Licensure supervision and regular consultation.
• Place to stay during the 48-hour shift for clinicians who do not reside in Summit County.

What This Job Offers

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