Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-Licensed)

About the Role

As a Primary Therapist, you will play a crucial role within our clinical team, providing meaningful therapy that makes a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Facilitation: Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using Newport Healthcare's unique clinical model and the principles of Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
• Family Liaison: Act as the primary clinical contact for families, ensuring clear and proactive communication throughout the treatment process to enhance family involvement and support.
• Family Orientation Coordination: Lead Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups to create a structured and supportive environment for families navigating the treatment process.
• Comprehensive Assessment: Perform risk assessments and develop safety plans upon admission, followed by thorough biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the treatment team to establish and monitor treatment goals, participating in regular 30-day treatment plan reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
• Documentation Management: Maintain precise and up-to-date clinical records, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with organizational standards.
• Crisis Intervention: Conduct risk or crisis assessments and implement appropriate interventions to manage acute situations effectively.
• Team Engagement: Participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff gatherings, and clinical supervision to promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Organizational Representation: Represent Newport Healthcare at professional meetings, trainings, and conferences, advocating for our mission and clinical practices within the broader community.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field or enrollment in Doctorate program from an accredited or state approved graduate school required.
• Board registered (LMHCA, LICSWA, AMFT) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required. Licensed Highly Preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free Clinical Supervision Provided!
• Free training offered in EMDR, ABFT, CBT & DBT!

Pay

• Compensation for a licensed therapist ranges from $90,000–$116,094 per year depending on education, licensure and experience.
• Non-licensed therapist compensation ranges from $43.26–$55.81 an hour.