Primary Therapist
About The Position
The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, facilitates individual, family, and group therapies, and provides clinical support to the program as needed. The role serves as a proactive clinical point of contact for families and delivers care within Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework. The therapist completes admission risk assessments and initial safety plans, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment plans within required timelines. They coordinate goals and services with the client’s treatment team, review and update treatment plans every 30 days, and complete clinical documentation according to established standards. The role also includes crisis assessment and intervention, participation in team meetings and supervision, and accurate use of workplace software and the electronic medical record.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program, from an accredited or state-approved graduate school.
- Board registration (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate status in the state where services are provided.
- Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults or adolescents.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment.
Responsibilities
- Serve proactively as the clinical point of contact for families.
- Facilitate individual, family, and group therapies within Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
- Facilitate new Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups.
- Complete risk assessments and initial safety plans upon admission, along with biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans within required timelines.
- Coordinate treatment goals and services with the client’s treatment team, including 30-day treatment plan reviews and updates.
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, contact notes, and discharge summaries promptly and according to established standards.
- Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide intervention or management as needed.
- Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
- Enter and save data accurately in Word, Outlook, the electronic medical record, and online learning systems.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences representing Newport Healthcare as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
