Primary Therapist OCD
About the job
- A master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or enrollment in a doctorate program from an accredited or state-approved graduate school is required.
- A license, or the ability to transfer a license, in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology in the state where services are provided is required.
- Experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to young adults or adolescents is required.
- Willingness to be trained in Exposure Response & Prevention is required.
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions in alignment with Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and Exposure Response & Prevention.
- Lead daily individual exposure sessions, along with weekly individual and family therapy sessions.
- Carry out risk and OCD assessments upon admission, and create a personalized safety plan, as well as a biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan within specified timelines.
- Collaborate with the client's treatment team to coordinate treatment goals and services, including 30-day treatment plan reviews and updates.
- Ensure timely completion of documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, contact notes, and discharge summaries, adhering to established standards.
- Facilitate Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups.
- Perform ongoing risk or crisis assessments and provide necessary intervention and management.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions.
- Accurately enter data into Outlook (email and calendar), the electronic medical record, and online learning platforms.
- Serve as the primary clinical contact for families, maintaining proactive communication.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and conferences to represent Newport Healthcare as required.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
- OCD experience is preferred; training can be provided.
- Experience with mental health, OCD, and anxiety disorders 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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Simplify's Take
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