Associate Therapist

Newport Healthcare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Bethlehem, CT seeks an Associate Therapist to facilitate individual and group sessions, mentor care staff, and collaborate within treatment teams.

Must hold a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline and be board registered to accrue licensure hours. Experience with children/teens is preferred; a patient-first, empathetic, culturally competent approach is essential for quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline is required.
• Board registration to accrue licensure hours in the service state is required.
• Experience facilitating therapy with children, teens, or young adults is preferred.
• Patient-first mindset and clear, empathic communication are essential.
• Cultural competency aligned with Newport Healthcare’s approach.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual therapy sessions within Newport Healthcare’s clinical model.
• Facilitate clinical and experiential group therapy sessions to support healing.
• Participate in screenings, intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Attend trainings and clinical supervision to enhance skills.
• Serve as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Support the team with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in clinical discipline

Board registered to accrue licensure hours

Job description

What You’ll 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