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Newport Healthcare

Adolescent residential and outpatient mental healthcare

Primary Therapist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 9/21/27
$38.79 - $55.81/hr
Mid
Master's, PhD
Port Townsend, WA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or enrollment in a doctorate program at an accredited or state-approved graduate school is required.
  • Board registration as an LMHCA, LICSWA, or AMFT, or status as a Psychological Associate, in the state where services are provided is required.
  • Experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to young adults or adolescents is required.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using the organization's clinical model and the principles of Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
  • Serve as the primary clinical contact for families and communicate proactively throughout treatment to support family involvement.
  • Lead family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups.
  • Perform admission risk assessments, develop safety plans, and complete biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans with timely and accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to establish and monitor treatment goals, and participate in regular 30-day treatment plan reviews.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with organizational standards.
  • Conduct risk or crisis assessments and implement appropriate interventions for acute situations.
  • Participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff gatherings, and clinical supervision.
  • Represent the organization at professional meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Desired Qualifications
  • A professional license is highly preferred.
  • Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment 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