Post-Release Therapist - Richmond, VA

About Concordance

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate excellent participant programming:
  • Conduct impactful weekly 1:1 and group sessions with participants utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing approaches to support participants in achieving their goals.
  • Provide frequent, supportive communications to participants throughout post-release phases.
  • Update participants’ objectives and goals in their treatment plans.
  • Use assessments to confirm treatment plan goals and progress.
  • Uphold the quality and fidelity of Concordance Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering 1:1 and group sessions.
  • Prepare for sessions in advance to maximize effectiveness of interactions.
  • Evaluate participant progress and support needed, with the use of assessments and other evaluations as needed.
• Communicate with multi-disciplinary care team:
  • Document sessions (for individual and groups), including noteworthy participant interactions in electronic record system.
  • Work collaboratively with participants’ care teams, providing input on progress and flagging holistic participant needs.
  • Participate 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 classrooms, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Requirements

Personal Attributes

• 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.

Education and Licensure

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

Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical requirements include:

• Ability to sit or stand at a personal computer for typing and reading.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness to help set up for center events, which may include moving classrooms around and carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Matching 401(k).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for quick access to a wide range of life resources.
• Wellness stipend.

Conditions of employment include passing a drug test, verification of employment eligibility via I-9, satisfactory completion of a background check, verification of employment and education, signing the team member handbook, and declaration of no conflicts of interest.