paragonbhc

Mental Health and Developmental Clinician

La Junta, Colorado · Full-time

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

C++ComplianceHIPAALeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

We believe care should meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally.
We're not region-limited-serve communities across Colorado, including rural and frontier areas with limited access to care.
Our executive team includes licensed providers who shape business decisions with a care-first lens.

Engage with the Child First family and the Family Support Partner in the collaborative family assessment process (i.e., gather information from interviews, observations of interactions and play, reviewed records, collateral sources, and standardized measures).
Use all available information to develop a thoughtful, well-integrated clinical formulation and Child and Family Plan of Care, in partnership with the Family Support Partner and family.
Avert crisis situations by assisting the family in times of urgent need (e.g., risk of harm to child or caregivers, pending child removal), in consultation with the Family Support Partner and Clinical Supervisor.
As the clinical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while managing your team's day-to-day operations.
Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively.
Be committed to building trust and engagement with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Professional development support
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that uplifts our clients and builds supportive connections in communities.

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 working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapeutic work and play therapy with very young children (0-5 years), for a minimum of three years. Past CPP training is highly valued.
Experience providing mental health assessment and consultation to early care and education sites.
Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health, substance use, and cognitive challenges.
Experience providing intervention within diverse home and community settings.

Strong written and oral communication skills via phone and face-to-face.
Understand HIPAA, protected health information, and confidentiality.
Openness to learning, capacity for self-reflection, and eagerness to participate in reflective clinical supervision.
Strong commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of Child First.
Comfortable with computers and experience with Word and Excel.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrates rational decision-making skills.
Demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual experiences.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, depending on location.
Knowledge of parenting skills, childhood developmental stages, and similar.

Paid health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Flexible work hours
401(k)retirement plan
Mental Health and Developmental Clinician
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.
Provide mental health and developmental assessment and consultation within early care and education settings and to other early childhood providers.
Engage actively in all aspects of the Child First Learning Collaborative, including in-person trainings, distance learning curriculum, and specialty trainings.
Keep all appropriate documentation for clinical accountability and reimbursement.
Remains ethical and eligible to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) to be able to provide clinical services under Medicaid.

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