Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician - Summit County

Salary: 60,000-75,000

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.

License/Certification:

• LSW, LPC, LPCC, LAC, MFT, or equivalent

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 and families through challenges as they step down from inpatient hospitalization, comprehensive support for child welfare-involved families, and services for youth with complex needs including depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, family conflict, and substance use.

We are hiring therapists and social workers licensed and unlicensed in Colorado to be a part of our diverse multidisciplinary team. At Paragon we believe in providing services for the whole family system to ensure exceptional effectiveness. With Paragon you and your team can focus on providing outstanding care for families, while we handle the administrative work (obtaining referrals, verifying insurance, credentialing, billing, support, audits, and compliance).

Why Join Paragon?

We are not regionally based which means we are able to provide services to those in need statewide. This means you can support not only those who live in your region but those who have a harder time accessing care in rural communities of Colorado as well.

• Flexibility: You set your own schedule, and work with the family to determine the best times that work for them and their needs. This is what we mean by meeting the client where they are at. Create your own weekend during the week so you can take advantage of Colorado’s best activities such as hiking and skiing when there are less people on the trails.
• 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: Company-paid health, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and life insurance coverage available through United Health Care, Delta Dental, and Principal. This ensures you are receiving 100% of your salary – well after taxes of course.
• Career Development: Paragon is consistently growing and that means there is room for growth. As we expand our services and community reach, we can tap into different modalities rather it be substance use treatment or early childhood development, and you will be able to grow your expertise in areas of your interest.

Behavioral Health

• Psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnosis, and the baseline level of functioning.
• Crisis intervention.
• Family therapy.
• Substance use assessments - to determine the presence, nature, and extent of the individual’s abuse, misuse, and/or addiction.
• Leverages the strengths of the client to develop skills to improve symptoms and overall wellbeing.
• Assists clients in improving their self-concept, social skills and awareness, healthy relationships, and educational/employment achievement.

Case Management

• Directs the family in arranging necessary community support services, such as mental health services, public assistance, vocational training, and similar.
• Documents all direct and indirect contacts with the youth, their family, and community support services.
• Identify and recommend solutions to the multi-disciplinary team member(s)
• Submits Progress Summaries to the referring agencies with ongoing recommendations and makes weekly contact with these agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory duties:

• As the clinical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while managing your team’s day-to-day operations. As well as ensuring employees have proper training and providing any additional training if needed. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills via phone and face-to-face.
• 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, or related field is required.

Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience in Behavioral Health and/or Case Management is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid in Colorado is preferred.
• A bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) applicant is preferred depending upon position location.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• A clinical license (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• All licensures must stay up to date and valid during employment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

• Remains ethical and eligible to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) to be able to provide clinical services under Medicaid.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours

Education:

• Master's (Required)