IOP Team Lead

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 Summary

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Team Lead serves as the first tier program leadership and is responsible for the strategic development, clinical oversight, and daily operations of all Intensive Outpatient and Enhanced Outpatient programming. This role combines administrative leadership, clinical supervision, and direct client care.

The Team Lead provides direct oversight of staff performance, clinical documentation, and day-to-day operational effectiveness, ensuring clinical, administrative, and compliance functions are executed with accuracy, timeliness, and alignment to regulatory and organizational standards. 

The role includes collaborating with external partners to deliver high-quality clinical support to substance use disorder (SUD) and dual-diagnosis clients in affiliated sober living environments. Services are provided via telehealth, in-office, and on-site at partner locations. 

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Operational Leadership

• In collaboration with the reporting director, oversee the ongoing service delivery, implementation, and management of mental health and SUD intensive outpatient services for adults and adolescents, ensuring all curriculum standards are achieved.


• Oversee urine drug testing (UDS) protocols as clinical tools for treatment monitoring and program adherence.


• Provide on-site operational leadership, addressing real-time challenges such as staffing acuity, volume surges, and multidisciplinary coordination to maintain a safe environment.


• Promote operational efficiency by managing staff workload distribution, approving minor scheduling changes, and identifying workflow barriers to service delivery. 


• Address day-to-day operational issues promptly to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of care. 

Clinical Supervision & Team Management

• Supervise a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Peer Specialists, and Care Managers, providing regular administrative and clinical guidance.


• Provide clinical supervision and case consultation consistent with licensure, scope of practice, and agency standards. 


• Ensure all chart notes, treatment plans, and documentation meet regulatory, payer, and internal compliance standards. 


• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to staff productivity, client outcomes, and compliance metrics. 


• Facilitate onboarding and training for new staff regarding operational workflows and program expectations.


• Lead clinical case reviews, manage clinician caseloads, and ensure adequate coverage for all group and individual sessions.


• Identify performance concerns and recommend training, professional development, or coaching to the Director as needed. 

Direct Clinical Services

• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and intake screenings.


• Apply admission and exclusion criteria during triage to ensure appropriate program placement or referral to higher levels of care.


• Manage a small therapy caseload and provide back-up group facilitation as needed.


• Oversee and support discharge planning processes, incurring coordination of care, appropriate transitions, and accurate documentation of case closure. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of IOP models for mental health and SUD, including ASAM Level 2.1 and BHA regulations.


• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation standards, compliance requirements, and payer expectations. 


• Proficiency in clinical assessments, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, and insurance authorization workflows.


• Expertise in program operations, staffing coordination, and maintaining regulatory compliance.


• Demonstrated ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams, foster staff development, and provide clinical leadership. 


• Competence in crisis management, problem-solving, and adapting to fluctuating clinical acuity.


• Ability to manage admissions, level-of-care determinations, and structured discharge planning.


• Capacity to facilitate therapeutic groups while managing an individual caseload.


• Strong organizational, communication, and community partnership skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related human services field is required.


• Active, independent clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent state licensure) in good standing.


• Active, independent clinical licensure as a LAC or LAC eligible. 

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in an IOP, substance use, or co-occurring disorders treatment setting.


• Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a behavioral health environment.


• Proven experience working with or coordinating services alongside sober living environments or housing partners.

Language Skills

• Bilingual or multilingual skills highly valued

Other Requirements

• Valid drivers license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities 
  
  
  
  • Ability to work on-site as needed
  
  
  • Ability to respond to urgent operational needs
  
  
  
  

Job Details

• Reports To: Director of Community-Based Clinical Programs


• Department: Community-Based Clinical Services


• Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt


• Location: Lakewood/Denver Metro


• Salary: $85,000-$93,000 per 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.