Therapist (THERAPIST -04)
About The Position
New Freedom is seeking therapists across multiple levels of clinical development, from master’s-level clinicians working toward associate licensure to independently licensed behavioral health professionals. Candidates will be considered for Therapist I, Therapist II, or Therapist III based on their education, Arizona licensure, experience, and demonstrated clinical competencies. Across all levels, Therapists provide individual and group behavioral health services within an Intensive Outpatient Program setting. Treatment focuses on substance use, trauma, post-incarceration challenges, co-occurring behavioral health needs, recovery, and successful community reentry. Therapists work collaboratively with members, families when appropriate, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed care. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping individuals create meaningful and lasting change, enjoys providing both individual and group therapeutic services, values trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care, thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment, brings empathy, accountability, and sound clinical judgment to their work, and is committed to continued professional development and clinical growth.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another behavioral health-related field
- Individuals must be eligible to pursue associate-level licensure in Arizona, or already have their associate or independent licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LAAC, LIAC, LAC, or LPC, etc.)
- A minimum of two years of behavioral health experience
- Experience providing substance use disorder, trauma-informed, co-occurring disorder, or reentry-focused services
- Experience facilitating IOP or other group-based behavioral health services
- Strong clinical, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish therapeutic rapport and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Health Record systems
- Ability to work within the scope permitted by education, licensure, and applicable supervision requirements
- Minimum age of 21 years
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving justice-involved or formerly incarcerated populations preferred
- Experience independently managing an individual caseload preferred
- Experience facilitating structured clinical, psychoeducational, or process groups preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducting behavioral health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Providing individual psychotherapy and facilitating structured clinical and psychoeducational groups
- Applying motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence-informed interventions
- Supporting members in addressing substance use, trauma, co-occurring needs, and reentry-related barriers
- Monitoring member progress, functioning, and risk while responding within the appropriate scope of practice
- Collaborating with members, families, clinicians, Peer Coaches, Re-Entry Specialists, and other care team members
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, generally within 24 hours of service delivery
- Participating in supervision, case consultation, quality initiatives, training, and program development activities
- Meeting established productivity, documentation, compliance, engagement, and quality expectations
Benefits
- Competitive pay and strong benefits package
- $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Generous paid time off
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
