Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician- Durango

Job Description - Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician- Durango

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.

Behavioral Health Services

• Complete and routinely update psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans to align with the goals of our clients and families.


• Crisis intervention as appropriate.  Paragon operates a crisis stabilization program that operates 24/7 for our clients to avoid after hours and weekend calls for our clinicians and care managers. 


• Conduct individual, family and group interventions as appropriate.


• Facilitating groups is based on your interest and area of expertise.


• Leverages the strengths of the client to develop skills to improve symptoms and overall well being.


• Assists clients in improving their self-concept, social skills and awareness, healthy relationships, and educational/employment achievement.


• Driven by a genuine curiosity and passion for personal and professional growth, our clinicians embrace opportunities for continuous learning and development. They actively seek out new research, methodologies, and perspectives to enhance their clinical practice and enrich their understanding of human behavior and co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment interventions.


• Flexibility is at the core of the Paragon approach to client care. Our clinicians are adept at adjusting their therapeutic techniques and interventions to meet the evolving needs of clients, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique and dynamic.


• Paragon clinicians adhere to professional codes of ethics and legal regulations, maintaining high quality documentation, confidentiality, boundaries, and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of their work.

Case Management and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Our clinicians work as a multidisciplinary team and are often paired with a care manager.  Clinicians recommend and direct the interventions and support that is appropriate for their clients and families on their assigned caseload.  


• Our master’s level clinicians are encouraged to work at the top of their clinical licensure and leverage care managers to arrange necessary community support services, such as food, housing, child care, educational/vocational training, and other benefits that will support our clients.  


• Clinicians recommend interventions that our care managers can deliver to our clients that includes skill building, parenting supports and other appropriate interventions to reinforce treatment plan goals and build skills in community based settings.


• Identify and recommend solutions to the multi-disciplinary team member(s)


• Submits Progress Summaries to the referring agencies with ongoing recommendations and makes contact with these agencies as appropriate.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills via phone and face-to-face. 


• Strong documentation skills to ensure assessment, treatment planning and progress notes are completed. 


• Understand HIPAA, protected health information, and confidentiality.


• Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively.


• Strong conflict resolution skills.


• Be committed to building trust and engagement with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.


• Demonstrates rational decision-making skills.


• Demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual experiences.


• Knowledge of parenting skills, childhood developmental stages, and similar.

Education:

• Has a confirmed master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field is required.

Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience in Behavioral Health and/or clinical service delivery is preferred.


• A bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) applicant is preferred depending upon position location.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Within one month of employment must obtain a preliminary license (i.e., Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Marital and Family Counselor Candidate (LMFTC) or similar.


• 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.

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

• A clinical license (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, CSW. LSW, LMFTC)

$75,000-$85,000 per year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Required to provide 2-3 evenings per week between 4-7 pm or 3-4 hours on a weekend (Sat or Sun.) to ensure our capacity to see children/adolescents.


• Choose your own hours

Education:

• Master's (Required)

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.