Care Manager for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and OCR educator

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $26.44 $31.25/hour

Job Description: Bachelor Level Care Manager for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and OCR educator

Job Overview: Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is seeking a Bachelor Level Care Manager to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care management services within our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role also includes providing Outpatient Competency Education to metro area Paragon clients who have been ordered into competency restoration. The care manager will work in or near the designated locations and travel to homes and communities of the clients we serve.

License/Certification: BA or BS in human services

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

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Health

• Psychoeducational groups: Lead or co-facilitate structured groups focused on skill-building (e.g., coping skills, communication, goal setting), based on approved curriculum.
• Substance use interventions: Co-facilitate or lead non-clinical groups and individual client support focused on education, relapse prevention, or targeted care management support under supervision.
• Collaborate in a shared caseload model to ensure consistent care for clients across the team.
• Support clients in developing and achieving treatment goals using motivational interviewing and strengths-based practices.
• Offer assistance with activities of daily living, skill building, and developing home routines that foster independence and stability.
• Provide individual and/or group Outpatient Restoration Services (Education and Case management) with clients that have been deemed incompetent by the Court.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Case Management

• Coordinate and navigate social service systems such as Medicaid/Medicare, social security, housing supports, Medicaid waivers and CDHS.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all service-related contacts.
• Develop service and transition plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide community-based services in natural settings, supporting clients in real-life environments.
• Connect clients with necessary resources and assist with obtaining such resources. (PCP, dentist, legal support, vocational support)

Housing

• Assist clients with navigating housing systems, including completing applications for subsidized housing, transitional housing, or supportive housing programs.
• Collaborate with team members to identify barriers to housing, such as credit issues, criminal history, or lack of documentation, and develop plans to address them.
• Provide accompaniment to housing appointments or inspections, when necessary, to support client self-advocacy and engagement.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality, and protected health information.
• High level of independence, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Commitment to cultural awareness, equity, and working with diverse populations.
• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Experience working or collaborating with the judicial system
• Understanding of the full cycle of care from initial intake through discharge, including developing care plans.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (required).

Experience

• Minimum one year of relevant experience in behavioral health and/or case management (required).
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
• Experience with housing navigation is a plus
• Spanish-speaking/bilingual candidates preferred.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers license and auto insurance.
• Must live in or near the community served.
• Driving clients is an expectation.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time, hourly paid

$26.44 $31.25/hour

Paragon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, including those with criminal records.