Crisis Stabilization Therapist – In-Home & Community Care

Paragon; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Colorado is seeking licensed therapists and social workers, or those pursuing licensure, to join our crisis stabilization team. You will provide urgent behavioral health interventions for individuals in mental health holds and support transitions back into the community.

This in-person role requires working two 24-hour shifts per week in Summit County, with standby hours and travel to clients' homes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis stabilization

Evidence-based interventions

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/ASL

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Colorado licensure or eligibility (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, licensed clinical psychologist, or equivalent)

Driver's license and automobile insurance

Job description

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Colorado is seeking licensed therapists and social workers, or those pursuing licensure, to join our crisis stabilization team. You will provide urgent behavioral health interventions for individuals in mental health holds and support transitions back into the community.

This in-person role requires working two 24-hour shifts per week in Summit County, with standby hours and travel to clients' homes.