Community Adult Program Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• 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 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 Summary

The Community Adult Program Clinician provides comprehensive, person-centered therapeutic services to adults in community-based settings as part of Paragon Behavioral Health Connections’ Community Action Program. This position focuses on supporting individuals with complex behavioral health needs through evidence-based interventions, collaborative treatment planning, and integrated community support.

Clinicians conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, develop and update treatment plans tailored to client goals, and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions—including individual, family, and group therapy. They are encouraged to work at the top of their licensure, incorporating modalities such as CBT and DBT to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Clinicians are expected to deliver interventions where clients live, work, learn, and socialize to support treatment engagement, strengthen skill acquisition, reduce barriers to care, and promote meaningful, sustainable outcomes. 

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 and family interventions as appropriate.
• Provide clinically appropriate services within the community and in clients’ natural settings whenever clinically indicated.
• Facilitate recovery focused groups 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:

• Knowledge and experience utilizing DBT and CBT interventions 
• 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.

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 : Minimum 2 years in behavioral health/clinical service preferred.
• Language Skills : Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, depending on location.
• 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 : Lakewood, Colorado (Hybrid)
• Department : Metro Community-Based 
• Schedule : Flexible, with required availability for 2–3 evenings per week (4–7pm) or 3–4 weekend hours .
• 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.