Primary Therapist

Newport Academy; Murray (CT); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Primary Therapist to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions. You’ll collaborate with treatment teams and connect directly with families to ensure cohesive care.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and board registration in the state. Experience with young adults or adolescents and a patient-first mindset are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (or doctorate enrollment).
• Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologist Associate in the state of practice.
• Experience facilitating therapy with young adults and/or adolescents.
• Patient-first mindset that drives high standards in care delivery.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal communication for families and colleagues.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Experience facilitating therapy with

Patient-first mindset

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal savvy

Problem-solving mindset

Ausbildung

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

Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate

Jobbeschreibung

What You’ll Do

The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. You’ll collaborate with your clients’ treatment teams and connect directly with families. Key responsibilities include:

• 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

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 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.