Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-licensed)

$71k to $97k

Bethlehem, Connecticut, United StatesPosted Sep 15, 2026

Job description

What You’ll Do The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. You’ll collaborate with your clients’ treatment teams and connect directly with families.

Key responsibilities include

Serving as a compassionate, informative point of contact for clients’ family members Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions, within the framework of Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model Leading family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups Conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment and safety plans Participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions What Makes You a Great Fit Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field or enrollment in Doctorate program from an accredited or state approved graduate school required.

Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required. Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents required. Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders or trauma-informed treatment preferred.

Compensation

for this role ranges from $34.00- $46.80 per hour depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. You’ll collaborate with your clients’ treatment teams and connect directly with families.

Key responsibilities include

Serving as a compassionate, informative point of contact for clients’ family members Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions, within the framework of Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model Leading family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups Conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment and safety plans Participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field or enrollment in Doctorate program from an accredited or state approved graduate school required.

Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required. Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents required. Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders or trauma-informed treatment preferred.

Compensation

for this role ranges from $34.00- $46.80 per hour depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

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