Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-licensed)

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

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Primary Therapist to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions. You will collaborate with clients' treatment teams and connect directly with families, leading orientations and family support groups within our Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.

This role requires a master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field, board registration, or active doctoral enrollment, plus experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Board registration or active Psychologist Associate status in the service state.
• Experience facilitating therapy with young adults and/or adolescents.
• Patient-first mindset that drives high standards in care delivery.
• Cultural sensitivity and interpersonal savvy for working with families and colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving skills to craft effective solutions.
• Experience with eating disorder clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a compassionate, informative point of contact for clients' family members.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions within Newport Healthcare's clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy framework.
• Lead family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment and safety plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions.

Skills

Therapy facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Education

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

Enrollment in a doctorate program (preferred)

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

Job description

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.
• Expereince working with eating disorder clients ie prefered

Compensation for a licensed therapist ranges from $67,200 - $92,400 depending on education, licensure and experience. Non-licensed therapist compensation ranges from $32.21-$44.42 an hour.