Paragon Behavioral Health Connections delivers in-home behavioral healthcare for youth and families with complex needs. Its multidisciplinary teams provide mental health and substance use treatment in homes and community settings, combining in-person care with technology-enabled services. The company uses evidence-based treatment models tailored to the needs of each individual and family.
Behavioral Health Clinician – Community and Justice Services, Telluride Hybrid
Provide outpatient, community-based, and jail-based behavioral health services across San Miguel County. The role includes therapy, crisis intervention, assessments, documentation, and reentry coordination.
United States
Colorado$60,000 – $85,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCommunity ManagerDescription
- Deliver outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Provide care in homes, schools, community settings, and offices
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical records
- Conduct individual, family, and collateral therapy sessions
- Apply evidence-based practices tailored to client needs
- Coordinate care with schools, primary care providers, child welfare agencies, probation, and other community partners
- Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations
- Meet agency, payer, and regulatory documentation standards
- Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development activities
- Support other community-based behavioral health programs as assigned
- Provide approximately 12 hours each week of in-person behavioral health services at the San Miguel County Jail
- Conduct mental health and substance use screenings and assessments
- Complete GAIN assessments and other JBBS-required records
- Perform suicide risk assessments and provide crisis intervention
- Provide brief individual counseling and therapeutic interventions
- Create individualized treatment and transition plans
- Coordinate psychiatric evaluations, medication continuity, and MAT referrals when appropriate
- Work with jail staff, medical providers, probation officers, courts, and community treatment providers
- Lead discharge planning and community reentry coordination
- Complete Civicore records and JBBS reporting requirements
- Attend JBBS program meetings and support quality improvement and compliance activities
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline
- Colorado behavioral health license or eligibility for licensure, including LPCC, SWC, LMFTC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or an equivalent credential
- Professional experience supporting people with mental health and/or substance use disorders
- Strong capabilities in assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
- Capacity to work independently and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to deliver services in community, home, office, and correctional environments
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, dependable transportation, and automobile insurance
- Successful completion of CJIS background screening and jail security clearance requirements
- Availability for some evening appointments
- Local travel across San Miguel County and nearby service areas
- Preferred: experience providing therapy to children and families
- Preferred: background in community-based behavioral health programs
- Preferred: experience with crisis intervention or crisis stabilization
- Preferred: experience supporting justice-involved individuals
- Preferred: knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment
- Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly valued
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary clinical supervision for licensure candidates
- Professional development opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing statewide organization