Therapist (THERAPIST -04)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits

$0 medical plan option

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Free meals and gym

Job summary

New Freedom is seeking therapists across multiple levels of clinical development to provide individual and group behavioral health services within an Intensive Outpatient Program setting. Roles include Therapist I, II, or III, depending on education, licensure in Arizona, and experience.

Candidates will work with members on substance use, trauma, reentry challenges, and co-occurring needs, in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health-related field or equivalent.
• Eligible for associate-level licensure in Arizona (or already licensed).
• Minimum two years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience with SUD, trauma-informed, co-occurring or reentry-focused services.
• Experience facilitating IOP or group-based services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and facilitate structured groups.
• Apply motivational interviewing, CBT and other evidence-informed interventions.
• Support members addressing substance use, trauma, and reentry-related barriers.
• Monitor progress, risk, and maintain timely documentation.
• Collaborate with families, clinicians, and care team members.
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, and program development.
• Meet productivity, documentation, compliance, engagement, and quality standards.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field

Job description

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $60,000 USD to $85,000 USD 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.
• Direct Service/Clinical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: THERA002230

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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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 is 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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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

Skills

Required

Behavioral Health Experience Intermediate

Intermediate

Effective interpersonal skills Intermediate

Ability to sit for prolonged periods Intermediate

Preferred

Intermediate

Legal/Justice Involvement Intermediate

Lived Experience Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

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

Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience

Experience providing substance use disorder, trauma-informed, co-occurring disorder, or re-entry-focused services

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

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another behavioral health-related field

Master’s level clinician who is not independently or associate licensed at time of hire (which would qualify as a level II or III)

Must be eligible to pursue associate-level licensure in Arizona and obtain any required licensure, registration, or credentialing within a timeframe established by the organization and/or applicable regulatory requirements

Ability to provide services only within scope permitted for an unlicensed master’s level clinician under supervision

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)

Must be 21 years or older

Preferred

Bilingual skills or experience serving justice-involved populations

Progress toward associate licensure at time of hire

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Safety Care Initial Cert

CPR/FA Certification

Criminal Background Check

Annual TB Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

Driver's License

MVR Clearance

Professional License

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