Director of Community Based Clinical Programs

Director of Community-Based Clinical Programs

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.  Our mission is to deliver personalized care that uplifts our clients and builds supportive connections in communities.  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 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.

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 licensure supervision and regular consultation to support your growth as a clinician.


• 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 and advance into leadership as we expand statewide.

Position Overview

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections seeks a strategic, licensed clinical leader to serve as the Director of Community-Based Clinical Programing. This pivotal role oversees a primarily  adult-focused behavioral health programming across the Denver Metro area, including overseeing of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), Community Action Program for adults (CAP); Outpatient Restoration Services and other services for individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). The Director leads multidisciplinary teams, supervised team leads and must hold an unrestricted Colorado clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT or Licensed Psychologist). This role reports to the Chief Clinical Officer.

General Purpose

The Director of Community-Based Clinical Programs is responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Paragon’s adult behavioral health programs across Colorado with an emphasis on the Denver Metro area. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services designed to meet the complex clinical needs of adults experiencing significant mental health challenges, including those with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and Co-occurring treatment needs. The Director plays a key role in shaping programming that supports recovery, enhances community functioning, and aligns with Paragon’s commitment to accessible, trauma-informed care.

Summary of Position

The Director oversees a portfolio of adult-focused behavioral health programs, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), Outpatient Competency Restoration and outpatient services tailored for individuals with high acuity needs such as  and ongoing community-based stabilization programs. The position includes direct supervision of two or more team leads and managing clinical oversight for partner organizations as well as maintaining strategic partnerships. This position will supervise teams including one overseeing ACT, CAP, IOP in collaboration with state behavioral health programs and the other includes intensive outpatient programs. The Director is responsible for clinical quality, workforce development, cross-agency collaboration, and ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices.

You’ll join a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team that values transparency, collaboration, and innovation in care delivery. Team members regularly participate in cross-regional problem-solving, reflective supervision, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for ACT (shared oversight statewide), IOP, outpatient competency restoration and other intensive adult programs.


• Supervise team leads and clinicians, and support licensure supervision pathways


• Oversee and strengthen key external partnerships with community-based organizations


• Ensure quality of care through documentation audits, case reviews, and regulatory compliance


• Facilitate reflective supervision and foster professional growth among team members


• Guide treatment planning and service delivery for high-acuity clients


• Promote trauma-informed, culturally humble care practices


• Monitor program fidelity, outcomes, and data collection efforts


• Represent Paragon in cross-agency collaborations and strategic initiative


• Perform other duties as needed to support clinical excellence and program development

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and supervisors


• Oversee staff onboarding, training, and ongoing licensure requirements


• Monitor staff performance and program-level accountability


• Provide after-hours clinical consultation on a rotating basis as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong understanding of HIPAA, 42 CFR, and confidentiality policies.


• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards, HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Medicaid billing


• Proven experience supervising clinical staff and managing licensure supervision


• Strong leadership, communication, and team facilitation skills


• Expertise in adult mental health, especially within SPMI populations


• Familiarity with reflective supervision models and field-based care delivery


• Capacity for critical self-reflection and commitment to supervision.


• Highly organized, flexible, and capable of working non-traditional hours in field-based roles.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field (required).


• Licensure: Active Colorado license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
  
  
  
  • Eligible for NPI and CAQH registration for Medicaid service provision
  
  
  • All licenses must stay up to date and valid during employment.
  
  
  
  


• Experience: 
  
  
  
  • Minimum 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health
  
  
  • Proven experience supervising clinical staff and managing licensure supervision
  
  
  • Prior work with adult populations and inter-agency service models strongly preferred
  
  
  • Capacity for critical self-reflection and commitment to supervision.
  
  
  
  


• Language Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) preferred


• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities. 

Job Details

• Type: Full-Time


• Location: Lakewood, Colorado (Hybrid)


• Department: Metro Community-Based


• Salary: $90,000 - $105,000/year

Benefits

• Paid health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability 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 creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.