Therapist (THERPST2-04) (Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm)

New Freedom's Career•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New Freedom is seeking therapists at 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 education, Arizona licensure, experience, and demonstrated clinical competencies. Therapists provide individual and group behavioral health services in an Intensive Outpatient Program setting, focusing on substance use, trauma, post-incarceration challenges, co-occurring behavioral health needs, recovery, and successful community reentry. They collaborate with members, families when appropriate, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed care. The role is primarily performed in an outpatient clinical office, classroom, or group-room environment. Work includes member-facing counseling, extended group facilitation, documentation, treatment team meetings, case consultation, and occasional off-site training or community-based activities. Flexible scheduling may occasionally be required based on program or member needs. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New Freedom describes itself as a mission-driven, high-performance organization focused on strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals. The organization emphasizes collaboration, accountability, meaningful work, and continued clinical development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another behavioral health-related field.
Eligible to pursue associate-level licensure in Arizona, or already hold associate or independent licensure (such as LMSW, LCSW, LAAC, LIAC, LAC, or LPC).
At least 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.
Ability to facilitate individual and group sessions, including groups lasting two to three hours.
Ability to remain calm and follow established procedures when supporting members experiencing emotional or behavioral distress.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving justice-involved or formerly incarcerated populations.
Experience independently managing an individual caseload.
Experience facilitating structured clinical, psychoeducational, or process groups.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual psychotherapy and facilitate structured clinical and psychoeducational groups.
Apply motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence-informed interventions.
Support members in addressing substance use, trauma, co-occurring needs, and reentry-related barriers.
Monitor member progress, functioning, and risk, responding within the appropriate scope of practice.
Collaborate with members, families, clinicians, Peer Coaches, Re-Entry Specialists, and other care team members.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, generally within 24 hours of service delivery.
Participate in supervision, case consultation, quality initiatives, training, and program development activities.
Meet established productivity, documentation, compliance, engagement, and quality expectations.
Identify and appropriately address risks and changes in member functioning.
Perform clinical responsibilities within the scope of the therapist’s education, licensure, and assigned level.
Meet required clinical supervision, continuing education, and professional development expectations.