Child & Family Clinician - Glenwood Springs

Job description

About Paragon Behavioral Health Connections Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a comprehensive behavioral health organization on a mission to positively impact individuals and families through compassionate, and client-centered care . Our mission is to deliver personalized care that uplifts our clients and builds supportive connections in communities. Through community based or in-home services , and digital solutions as needed, we meet clients where they are, both physically and emotionally, to provide the right support at the right time. Serving communities across Colorado, we deliver equitable and creative “one-stop” behavioral health services, providing in-home mental health and substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, early childhood support, intensive outpatient programs, assertive community treatment, medication management, wrap around support and more. We believe care should meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally. Our approach is rooted in understanding, respect, innovation, and community collaboration. Our vision is to empower individuals and families with complex needs , helping them overcome challenges, build essential skills, and access the resources necessary to achieve long-term well-being. We offer a wide range of services, including step-down care from inpatient hospitalization for youth and adults , comprehensive support for children and families, and specialized treatment for adults facing depression, trauma, substance use, and other mental health needs. Our programming includes intensive care management supports for families and adults, Crisis Stabilization programming, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, Child First for young children and caregivers, integrated co-occurring Intensive Outpatient treatment, individual and family therapy, medication management (including MAT), peer support, supported employment/housing, and holistic recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders. Why Work With Paragon Statewide Reach - Deliver care where it’s needed most. We’re not region-limited—serve communities across Colorado, including rural and frontier areas with limited access to care. Flexibility & Work–Life Balance - Own your schedule. Partner with families to set visit times that work for them (and you), so you can enjoy Colorado’s trails, slopes, and sunshine during off-peak hours. Clinical Leadership & Support - Clinicians lead here. Our executive team includes licensed providers who shape business decisions with a care-first lens. We provide licensure supervision and regular consultation to support your growth as a clinician. Comprehensive, Company-Paid Benefits - We cover health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance—company-paid—so there are no premium deductions from your paycheck. Keep your full salary and your peace of mind. Career Growth Opportunities - Grow with us. Explore new modalities and specializations and advance into leadership as we expand statewide. Position Summary: The Child & Family Clinician provides comprehensive, compassionate, and flexible clinical services for new and expectant parents in Garfield, Pitkin, and western Eagle counties, within a community-based behavioral health model. Services are often delivered in the homes of the families we serve. This position is responsible for conducting psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, developing and updating individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to meet the unique needs and goals of each client and family. Clinicians provide individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating on a multidisciplinary care team to support families and children/youth in the community. Clinicians coordinate with care managers to connect clients with essential community resources such as housing, childcare, food security, and employment supports. Role Responsibilities Complete assessments and evaluations to develop treatment plans tailored to client and family goals. Deliver individual and family interventions to support healthy relationships and address the priorities identified by the family and child/youth, often in the homes of the families we serve. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and care managers to ensure basic needs such as food, housing, and child care are addressed, and facilitate educational/vocational training support. Recommend and facilitate interventions that support youth skill building and the development of parenting strategies matched to the needs of the child/youth. Demonstrate flexibility in therapeutic approaches, adapting techniques and interventions to meet the evolving needs of clients, recognizing that each individual’s journey is unique and dynamic. Maintain high standards of documentation, ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity. Show a passion for learning and building skills that enhance professional growth, strengthen clinical effectiveness, and contribute to the overall success of the care team. Key Skills: Strong communication and active listening skills. Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. 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. Ability to plan, organize and manage variability throughout the day. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. Openness to ongoing training, supervision, and professional development. Commitment to ensuring confidentiality, HIPAA. Qualifications Education : Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field (required). Licensure : Within one month of employment must obtain a preliminary clinical license. Provisional (LPCC, LSW, LMFTC, etc.) Fully Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) All licenses must stay up to date and valid during employment. Experience : Minimum 2 years in behavioral health/clinical service preferred. Language Skills : Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, depending on location. Other Requirements : Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities. Requires living in or near the location of the posting. Job Details Type : Full-Time Location : Glenwood Springs, in-person. Department : In-Home Services Schedule : Flexible, with required availability for 2–3 evenings per week (4–7pm) or 3–4 weekend hours . Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, CSW. LSW, LMFTC) $75,000-$85,000 per year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) Benefits Paid health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability 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 Diversity & Inclusion Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.