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Newport Healthcare

Adolescent residential and outpatient mental healthcare

Experiential Therapist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 9/14/27
$34 - $46.80/hr
Mid
Master's
Seymour, CT, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in a clinical or expressive arts discipline is required.
  • Board registration as an APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, or MHCA, or status as a Psychologic Associate, in the state where services are provided is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver a comprehensive 12-week therapeutic curriculum in the employee’s area of specialization.
  • Lead group and individual therapy sessions to support clients’ personal growth.
  • Work with the Treatment Team to identify clients for whom experiential modalities are appropriate to access and process trauma.
  • Observe and document client reactions and progress, communicating with the treatment team to maintain continuity of care.
  • Conduct assessments or manage crises as needed.
  • Assess the needs of the therapeutic milieu and adjust interventions to support each client.
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Director to enhance program offerings and schedule therapeutic services and group activities.
  • Work with Counselors to plan and coordinate experiential outings.
  • Complete clinical documentation, including progress and group notes, in a timely manner and in line with established standards.
  • Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A license is preferred.
  • Board certification in the area of specialization is preferred.
  • Experience providing group and individual therapy to adolescents and young adults in a residential setting is preferred.

About the company

Newport Healthcare operates a network of adolescent and young adult mental-health programs through Newport Academy, offering residential and outpatient care across the United States. It combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR with experiential activities like equine therapy, art, and yoga, delivered along a continuum that includes residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and therapeutic day schools. Care is provided on a fee-for-service basis and coordinated with major insurers to support families. The goal is to address root causes of high-risk behaviors and co-occurring disorders, empower teens, restore families, and promote lasting mental wellness.

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Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • August 19, 2026 podcast Shift Happens broadens brand reach and family engagement.
  • July 1, 2026 Frontiers in Psychology study strengthens Newport's clinical credibility.
  • December 16, 2025 Virginia appellate victory protects group homes and supports expansion.

What critics are saying

  • October 1, 2025 closures shuttered nine residential facilities and Irvine headquarters.
  • February 24, 2026 WARN notices cut 46 jobs in Sunol and Pleasanton.
  • Payer scrutiny and zoning fights can force more exits and threaten the residential model.

What makes Newport Healthcare unique

  • NewportHealthcare spans residential, outpatient, and therapeutic day-school care nationwide.
  • Brian Setzer promoted Brent Nelson on January 29, 2026, to optimize clinical delivery.
  • May 19, 2026 outcomes data and September 9 dashboard quantify treatment results.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement