New Freedom’s Behavioral Health Professional (Therapist) performs a variety of therapeutic services to provide psychological care to members/clients receiving treatment. This treatment includes a focus on various behavioral challenges such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, post incarceration syndrome, and co-occurring behavioral health needs. This position works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the member and family in conjunction with the team Re-Entry Specialists and Certified Peer Support and Recovery Specialists. The level of care for the program is Intensive Outpatient Services, with specific curriculum and program design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Observe clients, listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to mental health professionals about any unusual behavior(s).
● Provides individual psychotherapy to members on their caseload.
● Develop and implement service plans.
● Provide quality care for clients on an outpatient basis.
● Assess a client’s changes in mood, and determine whether it is positive, negative, or potentially dangerous and take steps to modify the client's actions or alert the supervisory team.
● Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions.
● Support clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
● Assist clients in working with their Re-Entry Specialist, Peer Coach, and/or Treatment Team in determining the steps needed to achieve the goals and self-directed recovery.
● Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
● Use ongoing individual and group sessions to teach members how to re-enter from incarceration, using appropriate clinical modalities like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, etc.
● Assist members in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
● Maintain safety for staff and members, including effective securing of documents and files.
● Work with other Treatment Team members to plan, market, and implement new programs.
● Facilitate three (3)-hour group(s) five (5) days a week with pre-determined curriculum.
● Complete monthly individual counseling sessions with members of assigned caseload.
● Complete staffing meetings with Treatment Team.
● Complete all necessary and required documentation within 24 hours of service(s) provided.
● Effectively meets any/all outlined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the highest quality and level of member care and engagement is provided.
● In addition, all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
● Master’s degree in Behavioral Health and 2 years’ experience in Behavioral Health required
● Independently Licensed Professional: LPC, LCSW, LISAC required
● Computer skills – KIPU and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) to write/update notes and generate reports
● Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
● Punctuality, versatility, flexibility, and an ongoing willingness and enthusiasm to work within constantly changing priorities
● Behavioral Health Professional designation required (Independently licensed therapist)
● CPR/FA certification required
● CPI certification required
● Valid AZ driver’s license may be required
● Successful clearance of annual MVR may be required
● Successful clearance of pre-employment criminal/county/state background check
● Successful clearance of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
● Successful clearance of annual TB PPD testing
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At New Freedom, we restore lives and reintegrate communities through intentional guidance by providing our members with a sense of identity, purpose, and hope. We are growing and always looking for others who believe in our mission and have a heart to serve. Join our AMAZING team, apply now! We’re fulfilling our mission thanks to the dedicated work of our amazing employees. We provide them with a valuable total rewards package that includes: 

● Competitive pay rates – including shift differential for eligible shifts/positions
● Comprehensive medical coverage (including dependents/family) – majority company-paid
● Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program – company-paid
● 401K – with a company match
● Dental, Vision, and Supplementary Insurance – available at low cost to employees
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Sick Time
● Paid Holidays – including 2 extra Floating Holidays
● 10-hour shifts with three days off – for eligible departments/positions
● Onsite meals, snacks, and drinks – complimentary for employees
● Onsite gym services – complimentary for employees
● Onsite professional training opportunities/certifications/continuing education
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ADDITIONAL NOTES
New Freedom Ops LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.