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.
- 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
The Crisis Walk-In & Withdrawal Management Clinician provides immediate, in-person behavioral health and substance use crisis assessment, stabilization, and clinical intervention for individuals presenting voluntarily or under mental health or substance-related holds. This role functions as a clinical leader on shift, supporting both psychiatric crisis care and ASAM-aligned withdrawal management services.
Clinicians work within a multidisciplinary crisis team and provide clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions, including brief suicide prevention and substance use interventions. This role also supports transitions to higher or lower levels of care, including inpatient, withdrawal management, residential, and community-based services.
This position reports to a licensed clinical supervisor and requires on-site presence at the Crisis Walk-In Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive crisis behavioral health assessments, including suicide risk, violence risk, and substance use severity.
- Determine clinical appropriateness for withdrawal management services using ASAM 4th Edition multidimensional assessment.
- Provide crisis stabilization interventions, including mental health holds, de-escalation, brief therapy, and substance use interventions.
- Develop integrated clinical formulations, safety plans, and stabilization plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Utilize evidence-based practices, including Brief CBT for Suicide Prevention (BCBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
- Collaborate with medical staff, SUD counselors, behavioral health technicians, emergency departments, detox facilities, and community partners.
- Coordinate transitions to ongoing care, including inpatient psychiatric, residential, outpatient, ACT, CSP, or in-home services.
- Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Behavioral Health Technicians during shifts.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation supporting safety, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement.
- Participate in Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) responses as needed.
- Engage in reflective supervision, training, and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field (required).
- Licensure: Within one month of employment must obtain a preliminary clinical license.
- Provisional (LPCC, LSW, LMFTC, etc.)
- Fully Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
- All licenses must stay up to date and valid during employment.
- Experience in crisis stabilization, acute behavioral health, emergency services, or substance use treatment.
- Strong working knowledge of ASAM criteria, withdrawal management levels, and co-occurring disorders.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and confidentiality standards.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care.
- Language Skills: Bilingual or multilingual skills highly valued
- Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities.
- Requires living in or near the location of the posting.
Job Details
- Type: Full-Time
- Location: Summit County Crisis Walk-In Center (24/7 Operations)
- 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
- 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.
For information on other work opportunities at Paragon, visit https://www.paragonbhc.org/careers
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a provisional LPCC, LSW, LMFTC, etc. or LPC, LCSW License?
Education:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Frisco, CO 80443 (Required)
Work Location: In person
