Associate Therapist

Newport Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Newport, UK, is seeking an Associate Therapist to facilitate individual and group therapy sessions. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline and have experience with adolescents. Responsibilities include coordinating treatment goals, adhering to documentation standards, and providing crisis intervention support. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through meaningful work. Competitive compensation and support for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Required: Master's degree in a clinical discipline.
• Required: Board registration to accrue hours towards licensure.
• Preferred: Experience with children and adolescents in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate treatment goals with a team approach.
• Model milieu management techniques.

Skills

Facilitation of individual sessions

Crisis prevention and intervention

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Board registration for licensure

Job description

Overview

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

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the designated Clinical Supervisor, the Associate Therapist facilitates individual and group sessions with clients, as well as performs various clinical core functions. The Associate 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 client 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.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, License Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline required.
• Board-registered to accrue hours towards licensure in the State in which services are provided, required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents or young adults in the mental health field 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 contact [e-mail]. For further support, you may also reach out to our careers and management team at [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] for assistance.