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Newport Healthcare
Port Townsend, Washington

Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-Licensed)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$116k

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Job Description

What You’ll Do

At Newport Healthcare, we are dedicated to transforming lives through integrative and holistic mental health treatment. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Primary Therapist to join our team!

Role Overview

As a Primary Therapist, you will play a crucial role within our clinical team, providing meaningful therapy that makes a real difference in the lives of our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

Therapeutic Facilitation: Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using Newport Healthcare’s unique clinical model and the principles of Attachment-Based Family Therapy.

Family Liaison: Act as the primary clinical contact for families, ensuring clear and proactive communication throughout the treatment process to enhance family involvement and support.

Family Orientation Coordination: Lead Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Family Support Groups to create a structured and supportive environment for families navigating the treatment process.

Comprehensive Assessment: Perform risk assessments and develop safety plans upon admission, followed by thorough biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the treatment team to establish and monitor treatment goals, participating in regular 30-day treatment plan reviews to ensure alignment and progress.

Documentation Management: Maintain precise and up-to-date clinical records, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with organizational standards.

Crisis Intervention: Conduct risk or crisis assessments and implement appropriate interventions to manage acute situations effectively.

Team Engagement: Participate in weekly treatment team meetings, staff gatherings, and clinical supervision to promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Organizational Representation: Represent Newport Healthcare at professional meetings, trainings, and conferences, advocating for our mission and clinical practices within the broader community.

If you are dedicated to advancing mental health treatment and are looking to join a committed team, we encourage you to apply!

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 (LMHCA, LICSWA, AMFT) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required. Licensed Highly Preferred.

  • 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.
  • Free Clinical Supervision Provided!
  • Free training offered in EMDR, ABFT, CBT & DBT!

Compensation for a licensed therapist ranges from $80,675-$116,084 per year depending on education, licensure and experience. Non-licensed therapist compensation ranges from $38.79-$55.81 an hour.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Therapist facilitates individual, family, and group therapy sessions while acting as the main clinical contact for families. They are also responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field and possess appropriate state board registration or licensure. Experience in mental health, substance abuse, or trauma-informed treatment is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyRisk assessmentSafety planningBiopsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationSubstance abuse treatmentEating disorder treatmentTrauma-informed care

Counselor Career Context

Newport Healthcare ranks #10 of 31 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$116kMental Health Therapy median $103k (middle half $78k–$118k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington193 active7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 20% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,555 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Newport Healthcare#10 of 31 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 36 employers
9
<$80k
8
$80k-85k
7
$85k-90k
10
$90k-120k
10
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105

Telecare · Redwood City, California

$136k-$168k
#2

Behavioral Health Therapist 4 Outpatient Behavioral Health

Inova · Alexandria, Virginia

$93k-$151k
#3

Employee Assistance Program - Clinical Counselor (must reside in California)

$67k-$143k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$123k-$141k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,896 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Newport Healthcare

Mental Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Clinical Supervision
Free Training in EMDR, ABFT, CBT & DBT

Living in Port Townsend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$672k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,450/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.