ACT Peer Recovery Professional - Adams/Denver County

Job Description – ACT Peer Recovery Professional – Adams/Denver County

About Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a Colorado technology-powered behavioral health organization offering seamless digital health and in-home services. Paragon offers comprehensive care that is convenient for where people live. Our vision is to provide services to families with complex needs, help resolve challenges, and obtain skills and resources to achieve well-being. Paragon’s comprehensive services support youth, adults and families through challenges as they step down from inpatient hospitalization, comprehensive support for families with child welfare-involvement, and services for youth and adults with complex needs including depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, family conflict, and substance use.

Position Overview

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented ACT Peer Recovery Professional to join our multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Colorado. This vital role leverages lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to foster connection, hope, and trust among clients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Working alongside clinicians, prescribers, and care managers, the Peer provides community-based engagement, emotional support, and crisis intervention as part of a shared caseload model. Ideal candidates bring strong interpersonal skills, and a deep belief in recovery. A Colorado Peer Specialist certification (or willingness to obtain it within 6 months) is required.

This position reports to the Team Lead and includes flexible scheduling with some evening and weekend hours required.

Why Join Paragon?

We are not regionally based, which means we can provide services statewide to those in need. This allows you to support not only those who live in your region but also those who have a harder time accessing care in rural communities of Colorado.

• Autonomous Environment: You have flexibility to manage and accomplish tasks, use creative problem-solving, and work independently – as long as the end product of your efforts meets organizational goals.


• Clinical Leadership & Support: Paragon’s executive team includes licensed providers engaged in business decisions and planning, ensuring the provider perspective is always included. They also provide licensure supervision as an added perk of employment and is provided at no additional cost to you.


• Benefits: Paragon pays the full health insurance premiums for employees and their families through United Healthcare. Employees also have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with ComPsych, provided through employer-paid Equitable benefits. Additionally, Paragon offers fully paid dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage through Equitable, ensuring you receive your maximum take-home salary—well after taxes, of course.


• Career Development: Paragon is consistently growing, which means there is room for growth. As we expand our services and community reach, staff can grow in their areas of interest and expertise.

Position Summary

The ACT Peer Recovery Professional is a critical member of the multidisciplinary ACT team. They use lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders to build trust and support engagement. The Peer provides community-based services, crisis support, coaching, and group facilitation while modeling resilience and stability. As part of a shared caseload model, this role collaborates with the team to provide intensive wraparound support to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

Schedule

• Required to provide some evening and weekend availability to support client needs.


• May be scheduled for 12-hour shifts, including after-hours on-call support rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships through shared lived experience, empathy, and peer connection.


• Engage clients through assertive outreach and community-based visits, including homes, shelters, and public spaces.


• Support clients during crisis situations; assist in de-escalation and provide emotional first aid.


• Participate in daily ACT team meetings, contributing to treatment planning and team communication.


• Co-facilitate recovery support groups and wellness education groups.


• Model recovery values, including hope, self-determination, and meaningful community connection.


• Collaborate with natural supports (family, friends, landlords) as part of ACT's inclusive care model.


• Document all peer support activities and progress notes in a timely and confidential manner.


• Participate in team safety planning, crisis response protocols, and ACT fidelity practices.

Housing

• Provide accompaniment to housing appointments or inspections, when necessary, to support client self-advocacy and engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required knowledge & Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills


• Ability to set boundaries and manage peer/client relationships ethically


• Comfort with mobile work, documentation tools, and scheduling flexibility


• Commitment to ACT principles including shared caseloads


• High level of independence, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks


• Commitment to cultural awareness, equity, and working with diverse populations.


• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in sustained recovery (mental health, substance use, or both) required


• Previous experience in peer support, behavioral health, or crisis response preferred


• Colorado Peer Specialist certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire) preferred

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.


• Must live in or near the community served.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time, hourly paid

Compensation: $25 – $28/hour (equivalent to $52,000 – $58,240 annually)

Benefits

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

- Flexible work hours

- Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

- 401(k)retirement plan

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Professional development support

- Referral bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.