paragonbhc

paragonbhc

Bilingual Admissions Clinician

Denver, Colorado · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$75kDetected 20 days ago
ComplianceHIPAACommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • The Bilingual Admissions Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments to determine appropriate level of care and facilitate timely access to services for English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
  • We are actively seeking a dedicated bilingual professional to join our Behavioral Health Admissions/Response Team at Paragon BHC.
  • As a Clinician in this role, you will play a crucial role in assessing and admitting new clients based on clinical acuity and urgency, with a particular focus on serving our Spanish-speaking community.

Responsibilities

  • This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop safety plans, coordinating with emergency services, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
  • You will also support crisis stabilization interventions and ensure smooth transitions to ongoing services provided by our in-home clinical teams or other teams as appropriate.
  • Verify clinical appropriateness, support authorization processes, and facilitate seamless transitions to internal or external programs.
  • Maintain a small community-based outpatient caseload providing services in homes, schools, and other approved community settings, with services available in English and Spanish.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals, incorporating cultural and linguistic considerations for Spanish-speaking and Latinx clients.
  • Professional development support
  • In addition to admissions responsibilities, this clinician maintains a small, community-based outpatient caseload to provide ongoing therapeutic services.
  • This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of levels of care, and the ability to build rapport quickly - in both English and Spanish - while ensuring smooth transitions into treatment.

Requirements

  • Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field (required).
  • Language: Bilingual English/Spanish fluency - required.
  • Licensure: Fully Licensed preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT). All licenses must stay current and valid during employment.
  • Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, auto insurance, willingness to travel to homes/communities. Must live in or near the location of the posting.
  • Job Details
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: 3 days/week in office

Nice to have

  • Fully Licensed preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
  • All licenses must stay current and valid during employment.
  • Preferred certification in at least one trauma treatment modality (EMDR, ART, TF-CBT, CPT, etc.).
  • Licensure: Fully Licensed preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
  • Experience serving Spanish-speaking or Latinx populations strongly preferred.
  • Trauma Training: Preferred certification in at least one trauma treatment modality (EMDR, ART, TF-CBT, CPT, etc.).

Compensation

  • $60,000-$75,000/year for provisionally licensed staff (LPCC, CSW, LSW, LMFTC)
  • $75,000-$85,000/year for fully licensed staff (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Benefits

  • Paid health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
  • Flexible work hours
  • 401(k) retirement plan

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