Therapist - Adult Outpatient

Newport Mental Health • Middletown, RI

3d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Newport Mental Health is seeking a licensed master’s-level clinician for its Adult Outpatient team in Middletown, Rhode Island. The position provides assessment and treatment to adults and includes direct clinical services as well as consultation to a multidisciplinary team. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, while the essential duties section describes the role as part-time.

Newport Mental Health is a mission-driven organization providing person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Its services include outreach, specialized programs, mental health care, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic services.

The salary range is $90,000–$100,000 annually. Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to some benefits and incentives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related social services field.
• Independent-practice-level licensure as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW, LMHC, or PhD).
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive and genuine outlook about change, with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes.
• Willingness to learn and enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide group, individual, and family therapy to clients as required.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, including initial intakes and ongoing assessments.
• Work with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to case management staff.
• Complete agency records using a collaborative documentation approach.
• Participate in crisis response services, including risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization, counseling, and assessment for hospitalization.
• Advocate for clients by making timely referrals to other agencies and providing consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
• Actively participate in team communication processes to ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off to start; additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• One paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level