Human Services

Mental Health Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention.

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Mental Health Counselors


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mental Health Counselors

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

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Therapy and Counseling

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Customer and Personal Service

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English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

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Active Listening

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Speaking

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Reading Comprehension

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Service Orientation

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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Oral Expression

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Problem Sensitivity

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Speech Clarity

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Written Comprehension


Job Opportunities

Mental Health Counselors

  • Therapist (Master's Level or Associate-Level Licensed)
    New Freedom    PHOENIX, AZ 85029
     Posted 19 days    

    New Freedom’s 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.
    ● Receives and actively engages in clinical supervision and oversight each week/month based on BHPP/BHT designation requirements, including completion of all continuing education requirements.
    ● 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
    ● Associate Licensed Professional: LAC, LMSW, LASAC required or receive licensure within 6 months of hire
    ● 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 Technician designation & certification preferred (2+ years behavioral health work experience and/or higher education)
    ● 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
    _____________________________________________________________ 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
    _____________________________________________________________ Take our Culture Survey today, to help us identify the best fit in candidates for our Company and for the positions. Complete the survey by going to https://go.apply.ci/s/bQwMHI71Ue 

    Select the position(s) that you've applied for and proceed with completing the brief survey. Please note that if you are not able to locate the position that you've applied for, you should select the "Other Interest-Position Not Listed" profile. 
    _____________________________________________________________
    ADDITIONAL NOTES
    New Freedom Ops LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.


    Seniority Level

    Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

    Industry

    Human Services

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Therapist/Behavioral Health Professional (Independently Licensed)
    New Freedom    Phoenix, AZ 85029
     Posted 19 days    

    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
    _____________________________________________________________
    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
    _____________________________________________________________
    Take our Culture Survey today, to help us identify the best fit in candidates for our Company and for the positions. Complete the survey by going to https://go.apply.ci/s/bQwMHI71Ue 

    Select the position(s) that you've applied for and proceed with completing the brief survey. Please note that if you are not able to locate the position that you've applied for, you should select the "Other Interest-Position Not Listed" profile. 
    _____________________________________________________________
    ADDITIONAL NOTES
    New Freedom Ops LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.


    Seniority Level

    Experienced (5+ years, non-manager)

    Industry

    Human Services

    Employment Type

    Full Time


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