Crisis Stabilization Clinician

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Crisis Stabilization Clinician at Paragon BHC providing urgent interventions for clients in the community. Responsible for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring effective crisis responses.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess urgent behavioral health needs, safety issues, and risk factors for clients and families.
Develop well-integrated clinical formulations and safety plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide crisis stabilization interventions, mental health holds, substance use interventions, and other evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs.
Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency responders, hospitals, and community organizations to address safety and crisis response needs.
Utilize Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions for suicide prevention, and other evidence-based modalities.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation for clinical accountability, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.
Participate in Crisis Prevention and Intervention training and respond to behavioral health emergencies as needed.
Engage in reflective clinical supervision and other professional development activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Colorado licensure or eligibility for licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, licensed clinical psychologist, or equivalent).
Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and families, trauma, group facilitation, and crisis stabilization supports.
Knowledge and experience in mental health and substance use assessments and consultation.
Ability to provide interventions within diverse home and community settings.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with HIPAA, 42 CFR, protected health information, and confidentiality.
Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, ASL or other), highly valued.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, the company extends health coverage to the employees' families, ensuring that not only the employees but also their families receive complete health coverage.
401(k) plan
Life insurance
Flexible schedule and paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Crisis InterventionBehavioral Health AssessmentBrief Cognitive Behavioral TherapySubstance Use InterventionsClinical DocumentationSafety PlanningGroup FacilitationTrauma-Informed CareRegulatory CompliancePatient Safety

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationReflective SupervisionCultural SensitivityProfessional Development

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social WorkColorado Licensure or Eligibility