Pre-Release Therapist - Richmond, VA

Overview

Pre-Release Therapist – Richmond, VA

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.

Position Overview

As one of the first points of contact for potential participants, the Enrollment & Intake Therapist introduces individuals to Concordance’s life-changing services, guiding them through the enrollment process. Using standardized assessments, you’ll identify participant needs, diagnose, and set treatment goals. In this role, you’ll build a foundational relationship between Concordance and participants and maintain engagement during the transition to post-release programming.

Key Responsibilities

Enrolling, diagnosing, and supporting participants

• Interviewing potential participants prior to release from prison
• Assessing participants’ eligibility for Concordance and obtaining consent from participants for participation
• Serving as a primary point of contact for incarcerated individuals, while maintaining a positive and professional presence
• Administering assessments to inform diagnoses
• Diagnosing participants and creating treatment plans aligned with their goals
• Welcoming newly released participants to post-release programming and reaching out to participants who have not yet arrived at the Center

Communicating with the multidisciplinary care team and external stakeholders

• Maintaining and updating records in electronic record system
• When working within a correctional center, building strong, professional, positive relationships with prison staff and administration
• Serving as the liaison between participants and post-release care team upon release
• Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting(s), and training sessions)

Qualifications and 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 work within correctional facilities
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
• Experience using DSM-5 and assessments to form a diagnosis and set goals and objectives for treatment
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

Required Education and Licensing:

• 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
• Ability to pass DOC security clearance
• Driver’s license
• 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 the day.
• Ability to travel to institutions and facilitate overview sessions and 1:1 enrollment meetings.

Additional Information

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, you\\\’ll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.

Team Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• 401(K) matching program
• Generous PTO
• Wellness Stipend

Conditions of Employment

• Passing a drug test
• Satisfactory completion of a background check
• Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
• Verification of employment
• Verification of education
• Signing the team member handbook
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest

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