Post-Release Therapist - Richmond, VA

Post-Release Therapist - Richmond, VA

Department:
Therapist

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Richmond, Virginia

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Each participant is formally supported by our Care Team for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success.

Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

The Post-Release Therapist supports participants on their healing journey. Working alongside a comprehensive care team, you will employ our healing-first approach and help participants create and achieve the goals in their treatment plan.

Facilitating excellent participant programming:

• Conducting impactful weekly 1:1 and group sessions with participants utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing approaches to support participants in achieving their goals
• Providing frequent, supportive communications to participants throughout post-release phases
• Updating participants’ objectives and goals in their treatment plans
• Using assessments to confirm treatment plan goals and progress
• Upholding the quality and fidelity of Concordance Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering 1:1 and group sessions
• Preparing for sessions in advance to maximize effectiveness of interactions
• Evaluating participant progress and support needed, with the use of assessments and other evaluations as needed

Communicating with multi-disciplinary care team:

• Documenting sessions (for individual and groups), including noteworthy participant interactions in electronic record system
• Working collaboratively with participants’ care teams, providing input on progress and flagging holistic participant needs
• Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting(s), and training sessions) Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classroom around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.
• Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classroom around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

• Passion for our mission
• Ability to resolve conflicts in crisis situations, redirect and set boundaries, and work with a diverse team
• Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to balance priorities
• Effective communication skills with the broader care team
• Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral health, or related field
• Independent clinical license

• 3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
• Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 step program, and equal experience with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
• CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred

• To perform this job successfully, an…