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Newport Healthcare

Adolescent residential and outpatient mental healthcare

Behavioral Health Specialist

Full-TimeDeadline 6/25/27
$22 - $26/hr
Entry
Bachelor's
Bethlehem, CT, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company's vehicles.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.
Responsibilities
  • Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients' emotional and physical well-being.
  • Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day, including attending therapy, group activities, meals, or transitions.
  • Lead or support experiential activities, such as mindfulness, recreation, and group engagement, that promote healing and connection.
  • Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies to build trust and emotional safety.
  • Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
  • Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
  • Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality while maintaining patient dignity and respect.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development to grow clinical understanding and the ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
  • Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments, such as doctors and labs, following all safety standards and protocols.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology is preferred.
  • Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings is a plus.

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