Behavioral Health Clinician – Community & Justice Services

Position Overview

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is seeking a master's-level behavioral health clinician to join our growing community-based behavioral health team. This position offers a diverse clinical role combining outpatient therapy, home and community-based behavioral health services, and Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) within the San Miguel County Jail.

Approximately 12 hours per week will be dedicated to providing behavioral health services through Colorado's Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) program. The remainder of the clinician's schedule will consist of outpatient therapy, child and family services, community-based behavioral health treatment, crisis follow-up services, and other clinical programming based on organizational needs and clinician expertise.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working across multiple service settings. The clinician will have opportunities to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families while developing expertise in serving justice-involved individuals and individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Community-Based Behavioral Health Services (Approximately 70%)
• Provide outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, community settings, and office locations.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Provide individual, family, and collateral therapy sessions.
• Utilize evidence-based practices appropriate to client needs.
• Coordinate care with schools, primary care providers, child welfare agencies, probation, and other community partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and case consultation.
• Maintain compliance with agency, payer, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Support additional community-based behavioral health programming as assigned.

• Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (Approximately 30%)
• Provide approximately 12 hours per week of in-person behavioral health services within the San Miguel County Jail.
• Conduct mental health and substance use screenings and assessments.
• Complete GAIN assessments and other JBBS-required documentation.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention services.
• Provide brief individual counseling and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment and transition plans.
• Coordinate psychiatric evaluations, medication continuity, and MAT referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with jail staff, medical providers, probation officers, courts, and community treatment providers.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community reentry coordination.
• Complete Civicore documentation and JBBS reporting requirements.
• Participate in JBBS program meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

Colorado behavioral health license or license eligibility (LPCC, SWC, LMFTC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or equivalent).

• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide services in community, home, office, and correctional settings.
• Valid Colorado driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete CJIS background screening and jail security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing child and family therapy.
• Experience working in community-based behavioral health programs.
• Experience providing crisis intervention or crisis stabilization services.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations.
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment.
• Bilingual abilities, particularly Spanish, are highly valued.

Schedule

• This is a full-time position that includes:
• Approximately 12 hours per week providing services within the San Miguel County Jail.
• Remaining hours providing outpatient therapy and community-based behavioral health services.
• Flexible scheduling based on client and program needs.
• Some evening appointments may be required.
• Local travel throughout San Miguel County and surrounding service areas.

Compensation

• $60,000 - $75,000 per year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, SWC. LSW, LMFTC)
• $75,000-$85,000 per year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Salary is commensurate with experience, licensure, and specialized training.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free clinical supervision for licensure candidates
• Professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing statewide organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.