Clinician (WCLINICIAN-01) (MON-FRI, 8AM-5PM)

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives.

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate, organized, and clinically grounded Clinician (Behavioral Health Technician) to join our Clinical team in Peoria. In this role, you’ll provide psychoeducational and supportive behavioral health services to members participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), including individuals navigating substance use, post-traumatic stress, post-incarceration syndrome, and co-occurring behavioral health needs. You’ll facilitate group sessions, support individual progress, coordinate with the care team, and help members build a path toward recovery, stability, and meaningful community reintegration.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is passionate about behavioral health, recovery, and supporting people as they rebuild their lives
• Can lead structured, curriculum-based group sessions with confidence, empathy, and professionalism
• Builds trust quickly and communicates effectively with members, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where adaptability and follow-through matter
• Takes pride in timely, accurate documentation and high standards of member care
• Wants work that is both challenging and deeply meaningful

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Facilitating IOP group counseling sessions using a designated psychoeducational curriculum
• Meeting with members at least monthly for individual sessions and ongoing support
• Managing treatment plans and monitoring member progress toward program goals and completion
• Communicating member needs to the clinical care team and coordinating timely follow-up
• Helping members develop a life beyond recovery and re-entry, with an emphasis on employment, community involvement, independent living, and healthy social supports
• Providing supportive services to maintain, monitor, and modify covered services based on member needs
• Identifying resources and connecting members with services that support treatment and long-term stability
• Managing discharge planning and transition support upon completion of treatment
• Maintaining detailed, timely electronic health record documentation for all services provided
• Adjusting to fluctuating member flow, acuity, and operational needs while maintaining quality and professionalism
• Participating in regular clinical supervision and completing continuing education requirements associated with BHT designation
• Meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and other quality, engagement, and documentation expectations

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What Success Looks Like

• Members receive engaging, effective group and individual support that aligns with program goals and clinical standards
• Documentation is complete, accurate, and entered within 24 hours of service delivery
• Treatment plans remain current, actionable, and reflective of each member’s progress
• Care coordination is proactive, responsive, and collaborative across the treatment team
• Members are supported toward meaningful outcomes such as recovery progress, program completion, community engagement, and greater independence
• You consistently show sound judgment, adaptability, and accountability in a dynamic clinical setting

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What We’re Looking For

Qualified candidates will bring strong clinical judgment, sound communication skills, and the ability to build rapport while maintaining high documentation and compliance standards. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience supporting individuals with substance use, trauma-related needs, re-entry challenges, and/or co-occurring behavioral health conditions
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• The flexibility, resilience, and professionalism to succeed in a fast-paced care environment
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to treating members, colleagues, and stakeholders with courtesy, tact, and respect

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters—and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization—we want to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission—to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."

Experience

• Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and effectiveness when working independently
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team), internet-based tools, and electronic documentation systems or Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Experience with KIPU (client database) or similar electronic health record systems
• Must meet Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) qualification requirements through a combination of education and experience - Master's or Bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health; Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience; Associate degree and two (2) years of full-time behavioral health experience; Diploma/GED and four (4) years of full-time behavioral health experience; etc.
• Must be 21 years or older

• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups
• Experience supporting individuals with substance use, trauma-related needs, co-occurring behavioral health conditions, and/or re-entry-related challenges

Education

• High School or better

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field
• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Annual TB Clearance
• BHT Designation
• CPR/FA Certification
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Safety Care Initial Cert

• BHT Certification
• PST Certification

Skills

• Excellent organizational time management
• Excellent critical thinking problem-solving
• Excellent communication
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods
• Behavioral Health Experience
• Computer/Technology Literacy
• Must qualify as a BHT

• Lived Experience

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer
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