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Job description
Therapist Position at New Freedom
Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures. 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 Intensive Outpatient Program (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
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
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.
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.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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