Clinician (WCLINICIAN-01) (MON-FRI, 8AM-5PM)

New Freedom's Career•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference— this is where you belong. We’re looking for a compassionate, organized, and clinically grounded Clinician (Behavioral Health Technician) to join our Clinical team in Peoria. In this role, you’ll provide psychoeducational and supportive behavioral health services to members participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), including individuals navigating substance use, post-traumatic stress, post-incarceration syndrome, and co-occurring behavioral health needs. You’ll facilitate group sessions, support individual progress, coordinate with the care team, and help members build a path toward recovery, stability, and meaningful community reintegration. This role is ideal for someone who: Is passionate about behavioral health, recovery, and supporting people as they rebuild their lives Can lead structured, curriculum-based group sessions with confidence, empathy, and professionalism Builds trust quickly and communicates effectively with members, families, and interdisciplinary teams Thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where adaptability and follow-through matter Takes pride in timely, accurate documentation and high standards of member care Wants work that is both challenging and deeply meaningful

Requirements

Strong clinical judgment
Sound communication skills
Ability to build rapport while maintaining high documentation and compliance standards
Experience supporting individuals with substance use, trauma-related needs, re-entry challenges, and/or co-occurring behavioral health conditions
Excellent communication, organization, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
The flexibility, resilience, and professionalism to succeed in a fast-paced care environment
A collaborative mindset and commitment to treating members, colleagues, and stakeholders with courtesy, tact, and respect

Responsibilities

Facilitating IOP group counseling sessions using a designated psychoeducational curriculum
Meeting with members at least monthly for individual sessions and ongoing support
Managing treatment plans and monitoring member progress toward program goals and completion
Communicating member needs to the clinical care team and coordinating timely follow-up
Helping members develop a life beyond recovery and re-entry, with an emphasis on employment, community involvement, independent living, and healthy social supports
Providing supportive services to maintain, monitor, and modify covered services based on member needs
Identifying resources and connecting members with services that support treatment and long-term stability
Managing discharge planning and transition support upon completion of treatment
Maintaining detailed, timely electronic health record documentation for all services provided
Adjusting to fluctuating member flow, acuity, and operational needs while maintaining quality and professionalism
Participating in regular clinical supervision and completing continuing education requirements associated with BHT designation
Meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and other quality, engagement, and documentation expectations