Registered Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment Program

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program

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 community-focused ACT Care Manager to deliver high-quality, client-centered behavioral health and case management services in Broomfield and Adams County. This key frontline role supports adults with complex needs through Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)-informed practices, including crisis intervention, integrated care, and housing navigation. The Care Manager collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to provide services directly in the community and client homes, promoting independence and long-term stability. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field and have relevant experience in behavioral health or case management.

This role reports to the Team Lead and operates as part of a shared caseload model.

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 Registered Nurse plays a key role in delivering comprehensive, community-based psychiatric and medical care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, often co-occurring with substance use disorders. This role involves providing direct nursing services, managing medications, including those used in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—facilitating therapeutic groups, supporting case management, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, wellness, and successful community integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and monitor clients’ physical health conditions.


• Administer and manage medications for mental health and substance use disorders, including long-acting injectables and Medication-Assisted Treatment monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.


• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups focused on health, wellness, recovery, and harm reduction.


• Provide education to clients and families on medications, chronic health conditions, self-care strategies, and wellness planning.


• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, mental health professionals, and substance use treatment specialists to ensure integrated, coordinated care.


• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to individualized treatment planning.


• Conduct home visits and community outreach to support client engagement, medication adherence, and continuity of care.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.


• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization efforts in community settings.


• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care practices.


• Coordinate with pharmacies and complete prior authorizations for medication approvals; assist providers with Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) compliance.


• Under the direction of a medical provider, enter laboratory orders, track test completion, and follow up to ensure results are reviewed and addressed.


• Assist with provider scheduling and triage client needs to appropriate team members.


• Conduct mental health screenings (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5) and report abnormal findings to medical providers.


• Perform basic health screenings, including vital signs, urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, and other point-of-care testing.


• After completing Colorado-specific training, be prepared and willing to initiate an M1 hold when necessary to ensure client safety.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support team operations and client care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado


• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation


• Current CPR certification


• Up-to-date vaccinations in accordance with agency and public health guidelines


• A minimum of one to two years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Experience in community-based, psychiatric, or integrated care settings


• Familiarity with the Assertive Community Treatment model and trauma-informed care principles


• National certifications such as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)

Core Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills


• Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and client-centered approach to care


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Cultural humility and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice


• Ability to navigate and adapt in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations

Work Environment:

• Community-based settings including client homes, mobile outreach vans, shelters, and clinics


• Telehealth services permitted for a portion of the workweek


• Office-based work for documentation, coordination, and team collaboration


• Regular exposure to individuals in crisis or with complex behavioral health and medical needs

Total Compensation:

Salary: $82,576-$93,600 annually

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Professional development assistance


• Vision insurance