Therapist (Master's Level Unlicensed, Associate, and Independent-Level License)

New Freedom OPS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Free meals, gym access

Job summary

New Freedom is recruiting therapists across multiple levels of clinical development for an Intensive Outpatient Program. Therapists provide individual and group services and may be considered as Therapist I, II, or III based on licensure and experience.

You will collaborate with members, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and support successful reentry for justice-involved individuals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Eligible for associate licensure in Arizona or already licensed.
• Minimum two years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience with substance use disorder, trauma-informed care, or re-entry services.
• Experience facilitating IOP or group-based behavioral health services.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHR systems.
• Must be 21+ and able to work within licensure scope.
• Experience serving justice-involved populations preferred.
• Experience managing an individual caseload preferred.

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 while 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.
• Meeting established productivity, documentation, compliance, engagement, and quality expectations.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

EHR systems

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Peoria Facility 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $60,000 USD to $85,000 USD
• Direct Service/Clinical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: THERA002207

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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Want to see if you're a great match for this position? Take our Criteria Assessment today to find out! Use this link to complete your assessment: Criteria Assessment - Therapist I, II & III

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About Us

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.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• 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
• A mission that matters—and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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About the Role

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
• Is committed to continued professional development and clinical growth

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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

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What Success Looks Like

• Members are actively engaged in treatment and progressing toward their individualized goals
• Assessments and treatment plans accurately reflect member needs, strengths, risks, and recovery priorities
• Individual and group services are engaging, clinically appropriate, and aligned with program standards
• Clinical documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and compliant
• Risks and changes in member functioning are identified and addressed appropriately
• Strong collaboration supports continuity of care and successful member outcomes
• Clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of the therapist’s education, licensure, and assigned level
• Required clinical supervision, continuing education, and professional development expectations are consistently met

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What We’re Looking For

• 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
• 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

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Environment + Physical Demands

This position is primarily performed in an outpatient clinical office, classroom, or group-room environment. Responsibilities include 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Periods of sitting, standing, walking, and moving between work areas
• Extended computer, telephone, documentation, and Electronic Health Record use
• Ability to facilitate individual and group sessions, including groups lasting two to three hours
• Ability to observe member behavior and group dynamics and respond appropriately
• Occasional lifting or carrying of educational or office materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Ability to remain calm and follow established procedures when supporting members experiencing emotional or behavioral distress

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Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization—we want to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission to turn second chances into powerful comebacks.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience carrying an individual caseload and independently facilitating structured clinical groups Strong communication, organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and effectiveness when working independently Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with members and professional working relationships with staff and community partners 2 years: Behavioral health experience Experience providing substance use disorder, trauma-informed, co-occurring disorder, or re-entry-focused services Experience facilitating Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or group-based treatment services Ability to provide services only within scope permitted for the level of licensure held Proficiency with computer systems and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team), internet-based tools, and electronic documentation systems or Electronic Health Records (EHR) Progress toward associate licensure at time of hire (or already licensed at the associate or independent level)

Preferred

Experience serving just-involved populations

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BHT Designation Criminal Background Check CPR/FA Certification Safety Care Initial Cert Annual TB Clearance Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

BHP Designation PST Certification Equal Opportunity Employer

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