Lead Therapist, Adolescent & Family Therapy

Newport Healthcare; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Primary Therapist to assess clients, develop treatment plans, and lead therapy sessions within our Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.

You will collaborate with families and treatment teams, conduct intake assessments, participate in supervision, and help families through orientations and support groups. Strong credentials and a patient-first approach are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field; or enrollment in a doctorate program from an accredited or state-approved graduate school (required).
• Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state where services are provided (required).
• Experience facilitating therapy with young adults and/or adolescents.
• A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care.
• Cultural sensitivity and interpersonal savvy that allow you to build constructive and effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and families.
• A problem-solver who digs deep and uses all the information available to craft skillful solution.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a compassionate, informative point of contact for clients' family members
• Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions, within the framework of Newport Healthcare's clinical model and the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model
• Leading family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups
• Conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment and safety plans
• Participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions

Skills

Therapy facilitation

Family therapy

Intake assessment

Collaboration with treatment teams

Cultural sensitivity

Education

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

Doctorate program enrollment from accredited state-approved graduate school

Job description

Newport Healthcare in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Primary Therapist to assess clients, develop treatment plans, and lead therapy sessions within our Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.

You will collaborate with families and treatment teams, conduct intake assessments, participate in supervision, and help families through orientations and support groups. Strong credentials and a patient-first approach are required.