Behavioral Health Clinician – Community & Justice Services

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Behavioral Health Clinician providing outpatient therapy and jail-based services in Colorado. Engaging with children, adolescents, and justice-involved individuals in various settings.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeTelluride • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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
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
Facilitate discharge planning and community reentry coordination

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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

biopsychosocial assessmentstreatment plansclinical documentationevidence-based practicesmental health screeningssubstance use screeningsGAIN assessmentssuicide risk assessmentscrisis intervention servicesdischarge planning

Soft Skills

assessment skillstreatment planning skillsdocumentation skillsindependent workcollaborative workmultidisciplinary teamwork

Certifications

Master's degree in CounselingMaster's degree in Social WorkMaster's degree in Marriage and Family TherapyMaster's degree in PsychologyColorado behavioral health licenselicense eligibility (LPCC, SWC, LMFTC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC)