Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-Licensed)
Listed compensation
$81k-$116k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $81k–$116k | Mental Health Therapy median $103k (middle half $78k–$118k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington | 193 active | 7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 20% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,555 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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.
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