Primary Therapist, OCD
Listed compensation
$71k-$97k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
At Newport Healthcare, we believe in the power of healing and growth. Our mission is to provide exceptional care in a supportive and engaging environment. We’re on the lookout for a creative and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team and help our clients navigate their journeys to wellness!
What You’ll Do
Lead the Charge: Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using our unique clinical model and the magic of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Assess & Impress: Conduct thorough risk and OCD assessments, crafting personalized safety plans and treatment strategies that truly resonate with our clients.
Team Player: Collaborate with a fantastic treatment team to set and review treatment goals, ensuring our clients are on the path to success.
Document the Journey: Keep accurate and timely records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes – your organizational skills will shine here!
Engage Families: Host Family Orientations, Welcome Presentations, and Support Groups, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families to learn and grow together.
Crisis Navigator: Conduct ongoing risk assessments and provide timely interventions when needed, ensuring our clients feel safe and supported.
Stay Connected: Attend weekly team meetings and clinical supervision sessions, sharing ideas and insights with your colleagues.
Data Dynamo: Enter data accurately in Outlook, EMR, and online learning platforms – your tech-savvy skills will be put to good use!
Represent Us: Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences, showcasing the amazing work we do at Newport Healthcare!
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.
Licensed or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or Clinical Psychologist in the state in which services are provided required.
- Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents required.
- Experience with mental health, OCD and anxiety disorders, preferred.
- Willingness to be trained in ERP required.
- Free Clinical Supervision Provided!
- Free training offered in EMDR, ABFT, CBT & DBT!
Compensation for a licensed therapist ranges from $70,800-$97,350 per year depending on education, licensure and experience. Non-licensed therapist compensation ranges from $34.03-$46.80 an hour.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions using the Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) model. Conduct risk and OCD assessments while collaborating with a treatment team to develop and document personalized treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, along with appropriate state licensure. Experience working with young adults or adolescents in a mental health setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 158 active | 7,880 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,570 in the last 30 days | 1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Stamford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $799k≈ 11.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,971/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
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.