Associate Therapist

Newport Healthcare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Connecticut is seeking an Associate Therapist to facilitate individual and group sessions, mentor direct care staff, and collaborate within multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Required: Master’s degree in a clinical discipline; board registration to accrue licensure hours; experience with children, teens, or young adults preferred; a patient‑first mindset, strong listening and communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline is required.
• Board registration to accrue hours toward licensure in the state of service.
• Experience facilitating therapy with children, teens, or young adults preferred.
• Patient-first mindset and empathy.
• Cultural competency aligned with Newport Healthcare’s therapeutic approach.
• Ability to listen attentively, communicate clearly, and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual therapy sessions within Newport’s clinical model.
• Lead clinical and experiential group therapy sessions.
• Participate in screenings, intakes, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Attend trainings and clinical supervision to grow skills.
• Serve on multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed.

Skills

Therapy facilitation

Group therapy

Active listening

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in clinical discipline

Board registration for licensure hours

Job description

What You\u2019ll Do

The Associate Therapist facilitates individual and group sessions with clients, mentors direct care staff, and works collaboratively within treatment teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating individual therapy sessions within the framework of Newport Healthcare’s clinical model
• Facilitating clinical and experiential group therapy sessions to support healing and connection
• Participating in screenings, intakes, orientations, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning
• Attending trainings and clinical supervision sessions to enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge
• Serving as a vital part of your clients’ multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Supporting the team with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (required)
• Board registered to accrue hours towards licensure in the state where services are provided (required)
• Experience facilitating therapy with children, teens, and/or young adults (preferred)
• A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care
• Cultural competency and a clinical style that aligns with Newport Healthcare’s therapeutic approach
• The capacity to listen attentively and actively, with patience and empathy, and to communicate clearly and effectively
• The ability to remain calm and composed under pressure or when facing change, delays, or unexpected events

Compensation for this role ranges from $31.13- $42.81 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.