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Primary Therapist

PrairieCare
Pewaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025 CLOSED ON 4/12/2025

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About Us

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!

Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Primary Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating various therapeutic modalities, including individual, family, and group therapies. This role requires effective communication with families and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical support within Newport Healthcare’s framework.

Clinical Communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary clinical contact for families, maintaining proactive and clear communication regarding the client’s progress and treatment.

Therapeutic Facilitation

Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions utilizing Newport Healthcare’s clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy principles.

Lead Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups to engage and educate families about the treatment process.

Assessment And Planning

Complete risk assessments and initial safety plans upon client admission.

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans within established timelines.

Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate treatment goals and services, including 30-day treatment plan reviews and updates.

Documentation

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, contact notes, and discharge summaries, adhering to established standards.

Crisis Management

Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide appropriate intervention and management as necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.

Team Collaboration

Attend and actively participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision to enhance team dynamics and treatment efficacy.

Data Management

Accurately enter and save data using Microsoft Word, Outlook (email and calendaring), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and online learning platforms.

Professional Development

Represent Newport Healthcare at meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed, promoting the organization’s mission and values.

Qualifications

Compensation for this role ranges from $63,000 - $86,625 annually 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.

  • 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.
  • Licensed or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychologist in the state in which services are provided
  • Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents
  • Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment preferred.

Join Us

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you’re looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Amanda Radford, either via email at Amanda.Radford@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at (949)659-6441. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

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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Salary : $63,000 - $86,625

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