Lead Therapist, Adolescent & Family Therapy

Newport Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare seeks a Primary Therapist to conduct assessments, craft treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions. You will work with the treatment team and families, delivering care within the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model.

You will lead family orientations and support groups, perform intake assessments, and participate in team and supervision meetings. Licensing or board registration and experience with young adults are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (required).
• Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state of practice (required).
• Experience facilitating therapy with young adults and/or adolescents.
• Patient-first mindset to deliver high standards of care.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and family engagement.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to craft skilled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment and safety plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions within the clinical model.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and connect directly with families.
• Lead family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.

Skills

Therapy facilitation with youth

Client-family collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Enrollment in a doctorate program (state-approved)

Tools

State license/board registration (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA)

Job description

Newport Healthcare seeks a Primary Therapist to conduct assessments, craft treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions. You will work with the treatment team and families, delivering care within the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model.

You will lead family orientations and support groups, perform intake assessments, and participate in team and supervision meetings. Licensing or board registration and experience with young adults are expected.