Post-Release Therapist, St. Louis, MO

Post-Release Therapist, St. Louis, MO

Department: Therapist

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

About Concordance

Concordance’s reentry program is designed bordered 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 kuna recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Each participant is formally supported...)
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.

Position Overview: 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.

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 boat the broader care team
• Skill in documenting Skinny interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

REQUIRED 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 DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout

Why join Concordance?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice‑involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team,…