Crisis Stabilization Clinician - Summit

Job Description: Crisis Stabilization Clinician – Summit County

About Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a comprehensive behavioral health organization on a mission to positively impact individuals and families through compassionate, and client-centered care.  Through community based or in-home services, and digital solutions as needed, we meet clients where they are—both 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—providing in-home mental health and substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, early childhood support, intensive outpatient programs, assertive community treatment, medication management, wrap around support and more. We believe care should meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally. Our approach is rooted in understanding, respect, innovation, and community collaboration.

Our vision is to empower individuals and families with complex needs, helping them overcome challenges, build essential skills, and access the resources necessary to achieve long-term well-being. We offer a wide range of services, including step-down care from inpatient hospitalization for youth, comprehensive support for families, and specialized treatment for youth facing depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. 

Our adult programming includes intensive care management, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), integrated co-occurring IOP, individual and family therapy, medication management (including MAT), case management and peer support, supported employment/housing, and recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders

Why Work With Paragon

• Statewide Reach - Deliver care where it’s needed most. We’re not region-limited—serve communities across Colorado, including rural and frontier areas with limited access to care.


• Flexibility & Work–Life Balance - Own your schedule. Partner with families to set visit times that work for them (and you), so you can enjoy Colorado’s trails, slopes, and sunshine during off-peak hours.


• Clinical Leadership & Support - Clinicians lead here. Our executive team includes licensed providers who shape business decisions with a care-first lens. We provide free licensure supervision and regular consultation to support your growth—at no extra cost.


• Comprehensive, Company-Paid Benefits - We cover health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance—company-paid—so there are no premium deductions from your paycheck. Keep your full salary and your peace of mind.


• Career Growth Opportunities - Grow with us. Explore new modalities and specializations—substance use treatment, co-occurring IOP, ACT, early childhood services, community-based care—and advance into leadership as we expand statewide.

Position Overview 

We are currently seeking licensed therapists and social workers, as well as those pursuing licensure in Colorado, to join our multidisciplinary crisis stabilization team. As a Crisis Stabilization Clinician at Paragon BHC, you will be responsible for providing urgent behavioral health interventions to individuals under mental health holds and those requiring support as they transition back into the community. This team will also facilitate crisis stabilization programming using an evidenced based model. The team also provides services to individuals in Summit County with a severe and persistent mental illness through an evidence-based model. This team will transition clients to ongoing services that are conducted by our in-home clinical teams as appropriate. In this position you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will serve as a team leader. This position will report to a licensed clinical supervisor of the acute crisis stabilization team. This position requires in-person presence, but residing in nearby towns is acceptable.

Key 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.
  


• Engage in Assertive Community Treatment programming for clients with a primary SPMI diagnosis.
  


• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.


• Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, ASL or other), highly valued.

Education:

• Has a confirmed master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field while working towards clinical licensure. Supervision is provided. Master’s or Doctoral level mental health provider (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, licensed clinical psychologist, other) is preferred.
  

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• 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.
  


• This position requires working in or near the location of the posting. This role does require traveling to the homes and in the community of the clients we serve.

Schedule: Two 24 hour shifts per week.

*A full-time Paragon Behavioral Health crisis clinician is salaried for 48 hours on call each week whereby they take calls, provide assessments, triage individuals served, follow up with previous individuals served and conduct any other business required. This time is deemed equivalent to 40 hours of full-time office work.

Active working hours: 9am-9pm

• During this time, team members are expected to actively perform their assigned duties
  


• Standby hours: 9pm-9am
  


• During standby hours, team members should be available to respond to crisis calls as required
  

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, SWC. LSW, LMFTC)
$75,000-$85,000 per year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

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.