Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $72.12 - $96.15 hourly

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. Paragon’s comprehensive services support youth and families through challenges as they step down from inpatient hospitalization, comprehensive support for child welfare-involved families, and services for youth with complex needs including depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, family conflict, and substance use. 

We are actively seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriptive Authority (APM RXN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Initially, compensation will be based on hourly demand. There is potential for a transition to full-time employment within the next 6-12 months.

Why Join Paragon? 

We are not regionally based, which means we are able to provide services to those in need statewide. This means you can support not only those who live in your region but those who have a harder time accessing care in rural communities of Colorado as well. 

Autonomous Environment: You are able to create your own systems for managing and accomplishing tasks, use creative problem solving, and have the ability to work independently – as long as the end product of your efforts meets organizational goals. 

Collaboration and Teamwork: Communicate, collaborate, and touch base with a wide variety of other team members, to ensure alignment of quality care and outcomes for clients. 

Benefits: At Paragon BHC, we understand the importance of flexibility and growth for our employees. Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week become eligible for comprehensive benefits provided by Paragon BHC. Paragon pays the full health insurance premium for our employees as wells as our employee's dependents and partners. Other benefits include dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, all of which are covered at 100% by the employer. These benefits are offered through reputable providers such as United Health Care, Delta Dental, and Principal. Paragon extends health coverage to the employees' families, ensuring that not only the employees but also their families receive complete health coverage. Rest assured, you will receive your full salary, post-tax deductions, thanks to this extensive coverage. 

Career Development: Paragon is consistently growing and that 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: Chief Clinical Nursing Officer - Requires Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriptive Authority (APM RXN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Position Overview 

General Purpose:

The Chief Clinical Nursing Officer will play a pivotal role in developing organizational best practices, policies and procedures and providing comprehensive behavioral health care services to individuals seeking support and treatment from Paragon Behavioral Health Connections. This position requires advanced clinical expertise, leadership skills, and an unwavering commitment to improving the mental well-being of our clients. The APM RXN or PA will collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure the best possible patient care and outcomes. The APM RXN or PA will be responsible for implementing policies to ensure evidenced based clinical decision-making, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and managing patient care. 

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Client Care: Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. The scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for youth and adults.
• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement strategic initiatives to advance the quality and effectiveness of care delivery in alignment with leadership, organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Clinical Governance : Implement, establish and maintain robust clinical structures, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and evidence-based practices.
• Quality Improvement : Lead efforts to continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, and the overall quality of care through data analysis, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms in partnership with leadership and Quality Director.
• Staff Development : Provide leadership and support for the professional development and competency of clinical staff through education, training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities as appropriate.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Foster collaboration and communication among teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to optimize patient care coordination, interdisciplinary teamwork, and continuity of care.
• Resource Management : Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including staffing levels, equipment, supplies, and technology, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while maintaining fiscal responsibility in partnership with leadership.
• Clinical Innovation : Drive innovation and implementation of new clinical practices, technologies, and care delivery models to enhance patient outcomes, improve efficiency, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Patient Advocacy : Advocate for the needs and preferences of patients and their families by promoting patient-centered care, respect for patient rights, and effective communication throughout the care continuum.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate clinical risks, adverse events, and patient care issues through proactive risk assessment, root cause analysis, and development of preventive strategies.
• Leadership Development : Recruit, mentor, and empower staff and leaders at all levels of the organization to cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the nursing workforce.
• Community Engagement : Engage with the local community, professional associations, and academic institutions to promote nursing excellence, foster partnerships, and support initiatives that address healthcare needs and disparities.
• Ethical Leadership : Uphold ethical standards and values in all aspects of nursing practice, including integrity, respect for diversity, confidentiality, and adherence to professional codes of conduct.

Supervisory Duties: 

• None

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Clinical Expertise : Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in behavioral health settings and nursing practice, including evidence-based care standards, patient assessment, treatment modalities, and disease management across diverse patient populations and care settings.
• Leadership : Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower remote teams to achieve excellence in patient care, promote a culture of collaboration and innovation, and effectively navigate complex healthcare environments.
• Strategic Thinking : Strategic mindset with the ability to envision and articulate a clear vision for practice, develop actionable strategies to achieve organizational goals, and adapt to changing healthcare landscapes and priorities.
• Problem-Solving : Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze complex clinical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions that enhance patient outcomes, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.
• Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster open dialogue, build trust, and facilitate effective collaboration among nursing staff, healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
• Change Management : Proven ability to lead organizational change initiatives, navigate resistance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement by fostering resilience, flexibility, and adaptability among nursing teams.
• Quality Improvement : Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies, data analysis, and performance measurement to monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive sustainable changes in nursing practice.
• Team Building : Strong team-building and team development skills to recruit, mentor, and develop leaders, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and create a positive work environment that promotes staff engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Ethical Leadership : Unwavering commitment to ethical principles, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of leadership, including respect for patient autonomy, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to regulatory standards and ethical codes of conduct.
• Strategic Partnerships : Ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, professional associations, academic institutions, and community groups, to promote nursing excellence, advance best practices, and address healthcare disparities.
• Resource Management : Proficiency in financial management, resource allocation, and budgetary oversight to optimize the use of nursing resources, including staffing levels, equipment, supplies, and technology, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Continuing Education : Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in nursing leadership, healthcare delivery, regulatory requirements, and healthcare policy

Education:

• Colorado APN with a Colorado RXN or 
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Colorado
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health or
• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience:

• At least 5 years in a psychiatric setting or with a population primarily focused on behavioral health treatment.
• At least 5 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations.

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years of experience as a psychiatric provider.
• Experience in telemedicine.
• A bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) applicant is preferred.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or licensure as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, lift, bend, walk and reach
• Ability to use the electronic health record system. 
• Ability to operate an automobile.
• Requires reaching with arms and hands, having good manual dexterity, using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel
• Ability to hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical effort is generally not required; however, light physical effort may be required by moving and positioning objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently. 

Job Type: Full-time / Hourly

Hourly rate equivalent: $120,000-$145,000 per year ($72.12 to $96.15 hourly)

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

Occasional travel to clients' homes and communities and responding to clients with complex and high acuity treatment needs via telehealth is a requirement of this role; please indicate your comfort level by providing these services in your application. 

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