Primary Therapist

About the Role

The Primary Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and facilitates various therapeutic modalities within Newport Healthcare’s framework. This role involves effective communication with families and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure high-quality clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical contact for families, maintaining proactive and clear communication regarding the client’s progress and treatment.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions utilizing Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy principles.
• Lead Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups to engage and educate families about the treatment process.
• Complete risk assessments and initial safety plans upon client admission.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans within established timelines.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate treatment goals and services, including 30-day treatment plan reviews and updates.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, contact notes, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide appropriate intervention and management to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Accurately enter and save data using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and online learning platforms.
• Represent Newport Healthcare at meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, or enrollment in a Doctorate program from an accredited or state-approved graduate school.
• Licensed or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology in the state where services are provided.
• Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents.
• Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment preferred.