Therapist Trainee

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the designated Clinical Supervisor, the Trainee Therapist, facilitates individual and group sessions with clients, as well as performs various clinical core functions. The Trainee Therapist provides milieu management by modeling intervention techniques in mentoring floor staff. This position may coordinate the stage system with the completion of written assignments, reflection, subsequent advancement through the stages and scheduling of earned privileges.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Carry a patient case load as determined by supervisor.
• Facilitate individual sessions.
• Facilitate clinical and experiential group therapy sessions.
• Participate in completion of clinical core functions which may include, but not limited to, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and discharge planning.
• Engage in a treatment team approach by coordinating treatment goals and services in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Coordinate the stage system with the completion of written assignments, reflection, subsequent advancement through the stages and scheduling of earned privileges.
• Adherence with documentation standards, including timely submission and quality record-keeping and reporting.
• Model milieu management techniques utilizing trauma-informed, attachment-based, and relational therapeutic interventions.
• Support the team with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed.
• Attend Clinical New Hire Orientation, as well as various trainings, including clinical topics, Newport protocol-specific, and therapeutic modalities, as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend individual, triadic, or group supervision weekly in accordance with state regulations.
• Attend weekly treatment team, and clinical and staff meetings.
• Maintain clear boundaries with residents and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, License Requirements:

• Pursuing Master's degree, in a clinical discipline, which qualifies upon graduation, to be board-registered as an Associate, to accrue hours towards licensure as a therapist required.
• Completion of Law and Ethics coursework required.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must meet state-specific age and licensing requirements, specific to working with children.

Compensation for this role ranges from $57,983-$74,289 per year depending on education and experience.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

PTO/Sick

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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