Behavioral Health Clinician – Community and Justice Services

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

. Provide outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeTelluride • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing outpatient therapy, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans for diverse populations, including children and families. Proficient in coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounselingColorado Behavioral Health LicenseExperience With Mental Health And Substance Use DisordersStrong Assessment And Treatment Planning SkillsCrisis Intervention Experience

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Hard Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCrisis Intervention ServicesIndividual And Family TherapyMental Health ScreeningSubstance Use ScreeningGAIN AssessmentsCivicore DocumentationJBBS Reporting

Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyCollaborative TeamworkStrong Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Colorado Driver's LicenseCJIS Background Screening

Industry Keywords

Community-Based Behavioral HealthJustice-Involved PopulationsCo-Occurring TreatmentMultidisciplinary Treatment PlanningBehavioral Health Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Some evening appointments may be required
Local travel throughout San Miguel County and surrounding service areas
Preferred: experience providing child and family therapy
Preferred: experience working in community-based behavioral health programs
Preferred: experience providing crisis intervention or crisis stabilization services
Preferred: experience working with justice-involved populations
Preferred: knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment
Bilingual abilities, particularly Spanish, are highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

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