Post-Release Therapist - Richmond, VA

Concordance • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Release Therapist supports participants on their healing journey. Working alongside a comprehensive care team, you will employ our healing-first approach and help participants create and achieve the goals in their treatment plan.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral health, or related field
• Independent clinical license
• 3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
• Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 step program, and equal experience with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
• CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to resolve conflicts in crisis situations, redirect and set boundaries, and work with a diverse team
• Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to balance priorities
• Effective communication skills with the broader care team
• Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
• Must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for typing and reading.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willing to help set up for center events, which may include moving classrooms and carrying and setting up tables and chairs.
• Passing a drug test
• Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
• Satisfactory completion of a background check
• Verification of employment
• Verification of education
• Signing the team member handbook
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest

Nice To Haves

• Passion for our mission

Responsibilities

• Conducting impactful weekly 1:1 and group sessions with participants utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing approaches to support participants in achieving their goals
• Providing frequent, supportive communications to participants throughout post-release phases
• Updating participants’ objectives and goals in their treatment plans
• Using assessments to confirm treatment plan goals and progress
• Upholding the quality and fidelity of Concordance Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering 1:1 and group sessions
• Preparing for sessions in advance to maximize effectiveness of interactions
• Evaluating participant progress and support needed, with the use of assessments and other evaluations as needed
• Documenting sessions (for individual and groups), including noteworthy participant interactions in electronic record system
• Working collaboratively with participants’ care teams, providing input on progress and flagging holistic participant needs
• Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting(s), and training sessions)
• Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classroom around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k)
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D
• Professional development opportunities
• EAP program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level