Primary Therapist - ABFT for Teens & Young Adults

Newport Healthcare; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Primary Therapist in Santa Ana, CA. You’ll conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and lead individual, group, and family therapy within our Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.

You’ll collaborate with treatment teams and engage directly with families to support healing. The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field or current Doctoral program enrollment, plus board registration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree or be enrolled in a doctorate program.
• Board-registered in APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA or Psychologic Associate.
• Experience facilitating therapy with young adults/adolescents.
• Patient-first mindset and cultural sensitivity in care delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills to craft effective solutions.
• Experience with eating disorder clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a compassionate, informative contact for clients’ families.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy within Newport’s model.
• Lead family orientations, welcome presentations, and family groups.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment and safety plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Family therapy experience

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Patient-first mindset

Education

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

Doctoral program enrollment (preferred)

Tools

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Job description

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Primary Therapist in Santa Ana, CA. You’ll conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and lead individual, group, and family therapy within our Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.

You’ll collaborate with treatment teams and engage directly with families to support healing. The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field or current Doctoral program enrollment, plus board registration.