Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $70,000-$75,000
Regional Crisis Response Lead - Park County
About Paragon Behavioral Health Connections:
Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a Colorado technology-powered behavioral health organization offering seamless digital health and in-home services. Paragon offers comprehensive care that is convenient for where people live. Our vision is to provide services to families with complex needs, help resolve challenges, and obtain skills and resources to achieve well-being. Paragons comprehensive services support youth, adults and families through challenges as they step down from inpatient hospitalization, comprehensive support for families with child welfare-involvement, and services for youth and adults with complex needs including depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, family conflict, and substance use.
Why Join Paragon?
We are not regionally based, which means we can provide services statewide to those in need. This allows you to support not only those who live in your region but also those who have a harder time accessing care in rural communities of Colorado.
- Autonomous Environment:
You have flexibility to manage and accomplish tasks, use creative problem-solving, and work independently as long as the end product of your efforts meets organizational goals. - Clinical Leadership & Support:
Paragons executive team includes licensed providers engaged in business decisions and planning, ensuring the provider perspective is always included. They also provide licensure supervision as an added perk of employment and is provided at no additional cost to you. - Benefits:
Paragon pays the full health insurance premiums for employees and their families through United Healthcare. Employees also have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with ComPsych, provided through employer-paid Equitable benefits. Additionally, Paragon offers fully paid dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage through Equitable, ensuring you receive your maximum take-home salarywell after taxes, of course. - Career Development:
Paragon is consistently growing, which means there is room for growth. As we expand our services and community reach, staff can grow in their areas of interest and expertise
Job Description: Regional Crisis Response Lead - Park County
Summary of Position
The Regional Crisis Response Lead (Park) plays a key leadership role in supporting crisis stabilization efforts and strengthening relationships with county partners, community organizations, and system stakeholders. This position is responsible for facilitating collaboration, building trust with local entities, and directly participating in crisis intervention and response services.
Unlike clinical Team Leads, this role is non-clinical and does not provide licensure-based supervision; rather, the regional lead focuses on community engagement, systems coordination, and direct crisis response. The Community Crisis Liaison will report to the Crisis Director.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact with county officials, community partners, and external agencies to strengthen collaboration and trust.
- Participate in crisis response services, providing de-escalation, safety planning, and connection to resources for individuals and families in crisis.
- Support the crisis stabilization team by assisting with community navigation, resource linkage, and follow-up engagement.
- Facilitate communication and integrated care planning between Paragon and external stakeholders (law enforcement, hospitals, schools, community agencies).
- Provide training, outreach, and education to community partners on crisis services and processes.
- Help identify gaps in services and collaborate with leadership to develop responsive solutions.
- Ensure documentation of community engagement and crisis response activities aligns with organizational policies and funding requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent Paragon effectively in community and county settings.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and resource navigation.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and systems of care within the Western Slope region.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexibility and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in human services, social sciences, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, community engagement, or behavioral health services.
- Strong familiarity with county systems, local agencies, and regional resources.
- Second language proficiency (e.g., Spanish, ASL) preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Valid drivers license and automobile insurance.
- Willingness to travel within Park County.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off: Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location:
In-person/ Hybrid. Oversee crisis team in Park County. Reporting to the Crisis Director.