Behavioral Health Professional (SIGN-ON BONUS) (CLINBHP-13)

Behavioral Health Professional (SIGN-ON BONUS)

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 dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.

Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.

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

• Competitive pay – because your impact matters
• Enhanced health insurance - wellness shouldn't be a burden
• $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
• $0 primary care co-pay
• $2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
• Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
• Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage- to further support your health
• Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability – for unexpected needs
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life's challenges
• Voluntary Pet Insurance – medical assistance for your furry family
• 401(k) with company match – invest in your future while you invest in others
• Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access – fuel your body and mind
• Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more

About the Position – Behavioral Health Professional

New Freedom's Behavioral Health Professional (Therapist) performs a variety of therapeutic services to provide psychological care to members 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. The BHP works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the members and family. The level of care for the program is Intensive Outpatient Services, with specific curriculum and program design.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to assigned caseload, including monthly individual sessions and daily curriculum-based groups
• Observe, assess, and document member behavior and mood changes; report concerns and safety risks to leadership and mental health professionals
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and recovery plans in collaboration with members and treatment teams
• Support members in goal setting, recovery planning, and re-entry from incarceration using evidence-based clinical modalities
• Collaborate with Re-Entry Specialists, Peer Coaches, and interdisciplinary team members to support self-directed recovery
• Facilitate skill-building related to community reintegration, social functioning, employment readiness, and mutual support participation
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant treatment environment, including timely and accurate documentation within required timeframes
• Meet performance expectations, participate in staffing and program development, and maintain licensure through supervision and continuing education
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission.

Where You'll Work

• Primarily performed in an outpatient clinical office environment
• Facilitates group sessions in a classroom or group room setting, with one-on-one interactions in an office environment
• May involve occasional offsite meetings, trainings, or community-based activities
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly to lead group and individual discussions, often for extended periods (2-3 hours at a time)
• Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction
• Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

"Every day, someone walks out of a prison gate with nothing but a bag of belongings and a hope for a better future. At New Freedom, we meet them at that moment—with open arms, real opportunities, and the belief that their past does not define their potential."

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Intermediate

Behavioral Health Experience

Intermediate

Computer/Technology Literacy

Intermediate

Effective interpersonal skills

Intermediate

Ability to sit for prolonged periods

Intermediate

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish)

Intermediate

Legal/Justice Involvement

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

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

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 Clinical Psychology or related field.

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

Excellent communication, organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required Effectively demonstrates versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm required Effectively collaborates and works within a team, while also effectively demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work well individually required Excellent interpersonal skills required Intermediate to advanced computer skills – MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Internet, Electronic Health Record, etc. required Must be 21 years or older Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience required Master's degree in a field related to behavioral health required Independently Licensed Professional: LPC, LCSW, LIAC required Behavioral Health Professional designation required (independently licensed therapist)

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LISAC

LCSW

LPC

Safety Care Initial Cert

APS Verification

Criminal Background Check

CPR/FA Certification

Professional License

Annual TB Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

Driver's