Associate Therapist

Newport HealthcareNewport HealthcareOrange, California, United States
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10/8/2026

Employment

Full time

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Associate Therapist facilitates individual and group therapy sessions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on treatment and discharge planning. They also provide crisis intervention and mentor direct care staff to ensure high standards of clinical care.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical discipline and be board registered to accrue hours toward licensure. Experience working with children, teens, or young adults is preferred.

Key skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionCrisis managementClinical assessmentDischarge planningMentoringMultidisciplinary collaborationActive listeningEmpathyCultural competencyClinical documentationChild therapyAdolescent therapy

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Education requirements

postgraduate degree

About Newport Healthcare

Industry

Mental Health Care

Employees

1,426

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Newport Healthcare is the national leader in treating mental health and co-occurring disorders in children, teens, and young adults. With residential and outpatient locations across the country, we provide the highest-quality care for depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, substance use disorder, and other conditions. Our evidence-based approach integrates psychiatric care and clinical therapy with academic support and experiential modalities, creating long-term recovery.

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HealthcareSocial Services

Description

What You’ll Do The Associate Therapist facilitates individual and group sessions with clients, mentors direct care staff, and works collaboratively within treatment teams. Key responsibilities include: Facilitating individual therapy sessions within the framework of Newport Healthcare’s clinical model Facilitating clinical and experiential group therapy sessions to support healing and connection Participating in screenings, intakes, orientations, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning Attending trainings and clinical supervision sessions to enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge Serving as a vital part of your clients’ multidisciplinary treatment teams Supporting the team with crisis prevention, intervention, and management as needed What Makes You a Great Fit Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (required) Board registered to accrue hours towards licensure in the state where services are provided (required) Experience facilitating therapy with children, teens, and/or young adults (preferred) A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care Cultural competency and a clinical style that aligns with Newport Healthcare’s therapeutic approach The capacity to listen attentively and actively, with patience and empathy, and to communicate clearly and effectively The ability to remain calm and composed under pressure or when facing change, delays, or unexpected events Compensation for this role ranges from $61,462-$84,509 per year depending on education and experience. Additional Details This position works with clients who are ages 7-11 years old.

Requirements

  • •Individual therapy
  • •Group therapy
  • •Treatment planning
  • •Crisis intervention
  • •Crisis management
  • •Clinical assessment
  • •Discharge planning
  • •Mentoring
  • •Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • •Active listening
  • •Empathy
  • •Cultural competency
  • •Clinical documentation
  • •Child therapy
  • •Adolescent therapy

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