Child and Family Clinician

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

. Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and assessments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapy. Proficient in crisis management, care coordination, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting clients' needs in various settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In CounselingClinical License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)Evidence-Based Practices In TherapyBilingual (Spanish)Crisis Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Psychiatric Diagnostic EvaluationsIndividualized Treatment PlansEvidence-Based TherapyCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationDocumentationCase ManagementResource NavigationTrauma-Informed CareCulturally Responsive Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunicationAdaptabilityEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Preliminary Clinical LicenseLPCCLSWLMFTCLPCLCSWLMFT

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthFamily TherapyChild TherapyAdolescent TherapySocial Determinants Of HealthConfidentialityHIPAACommunity ResourcesVocational TrainingCrisis Situations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and assessments
Develop and update individualized treatment plans
Deliver evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy
Provide interventions, often in clients’ homes, to support healthy relationships and address family priorities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and care managers
Connect clients with community resources including housing, childcare, food security, and employment supports
Facilitate educational and vocational training support
Support youth skill building and develop parenting strategies
Adapt therapeutic techniques to evolving client needs
Maintain documentation, ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
Contribute to professional growth and care-team effectiveness
Provide 16–20 direct service hours per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field (required)
Within one month of employment must obtain a preliminary clinical license
Provisional licensure such as LPCC, LSW, or LMFTC, or fully licensed LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
All licenses must stay up to date and valid during employment
Minimum 2 years in behavioral health/clinical service preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, depending on location
Valid driver’s license
Auto insurance
Willingness to travel to homes and communities
Requires living in or near the location of the posting
Required availability for 2–3 evenings per week (4–7pm) or 3–4 weekend hours
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in child, adolescent, and family therapy
Capacity to manage crisis situations and respond with appropriate interventions
Competence in care coordination and resource navigation for social determinants of health
Commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices
Organizational skills for timely documentation and case management
Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Licensure supervision and regular consultation
Company-paid health insurance
Company-paid dental insurance
Company-paid vision insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Flexible work hours
Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development support
Referral bonuses
Incentives for meeting monthly direct service hour benchmarks
Career growth opportunities
Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development