Primary Therapist

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Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.


If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!


Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Primary Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating various therapeutic modalities, including individual, family, and group therapies. This role requires effective communication with families and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical support within Newport Healthcare's framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Communication:

Serve as the primary clinical contact for families, maintaining proactive and clear communication regarding the client's progress and treatment.

Therapeutic Facilitation:

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.

Assessment and Planning:

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.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, contact notes, and discharge summaries, adhering to established standards.

Crisis Management:

Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide appropriate intervention and management as necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.

Team Collaboration:

Attend and actively participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision to enhance team dynamics and treatment efficacy.

Data Management:

Accurately enter and save data using Microsoft Word, Outlook (email and calendaring), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and online learning platforms.

Professional Development:

Represent Newport Healthcare at meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed, promoting the organization's mission and values.


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 (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required.
• Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents required.
• Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders or trauma-informed treatment preferred.

Compensation for this role ranges from $32.31-$41.39 per year depending on education and experience.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

PTO/Sick

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.


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