Care Manager – Community Adult Programming

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

. Provide intensive, community-based care management services in clients' homes and natural environments .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $26 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing community-based care management services, including coordination of behavioral health, medical, and housing resources. Proficient in applying trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support clients in achieving stability and self-determination.

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Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkCase Management ExperienceKnowledge Of Medicaid BenefitsCrisis De-Escalation SkillsExperience With Serious Mental Illness

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Hard Skills

Community Support ServicesHousing NavigationBehavioral Health ServicesPublic Benefit ApplicationsDocumentation ComplianceMotivational InterviewingCoping Skills DevelopmentRecovery Support StrategiesDischarge PlanningCrisis Stabilization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsRapport-Building SkillsCultural Humility

Industry Keywords

Serious Mental IllnessTrauma-Informed CarePerson-Centered CareSocial Determinants Of HealthHIPAA ComplianceCommunity ResourcesSubsidized HousingSupportive HousingLong-Term Care Medicaid WaiversEquity In Service Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide intensive, community-based care management services in clients' homes and natural environments
Conduct outreach and engagement activities with individuals who experience barriers to treatment participation
Coordinate services across behavioral health, medical, housing, employment, vocational, and social service systems
Assist clients in identifying strengths, needs, goals, and barriers to recovery
Assist with obtaining identification documents, benefits, transportation resources, healthcare access, and community supports
Help clients practice coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery supports in real-world environments
Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health recovery, medication adherence, self-advocacy, and community resources
Support appointment attendance and coordinate care across providers
Use motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches to increase engagement and self-determination
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatric providers, peer specialists, and supported employment staff
Assist clients experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or risk of eviction
Support applications for subsidized housing, supportive housing, vouchers, Medicaid-funded housing supports, and other resources
Coordinate with housing authorities, landlords, shelters, residential providers, and community partners
Address housing barriers through documentation, benefits applications, budgeting, and referrals
Support housing stability through advocacy, coordination, and skill-building interventions
Coordinate access to primary, specialty, psychiatric, dental, and community care
Assist with Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SNAP, Long-Term Care Medicaid Waivers, and other public benefit applications
Support discharge planning after hospitalization, residential treatment, crisis stabilization, or incarceration
Monitor barriers affecting treatment engagement or clinical stability
Complete required documentation in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements
Maintain HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Develop transition and discharge plans promoting long-term stability
Facilitate linkage to outpatient services, community supports, healthcare providers, and recovery resources
Coordinate warm handoffs to lower levels of care
Support clients in maintaining gains achieved during program participation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, or a related behavioral health field required
Minimum one year of experience providing case management, community support services, behavioral health services, or related human services work required
Experience working with adults diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) preferred
Experience with housing navigation, Medicaid benefits, community resources, and social determinants of health strongly preferred
Experience working with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders preferred
Knowledge of Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centered care approaches
Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, housing resources, waiver programs, and community support systems
Strong crisis de-escalation, engagement, and rapport-building skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and ethical service delivery
Commitment to equity, cultural humility, and serving diverse communities
Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
Reliable transportation
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the service area
Driving clients in a personal vehicle may be required in accordance with agency policy
Ability to safely provide services within home and community settings
Ability to work flexible hours based on client needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid medical insurance
Company-paid dental insurance
Company-paid vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus program
Flexible schedules based on client needs
Opportunities for professional growth