Per Diem Primary Therapist

Newport Healthcare
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Kirkland
May 28, 2026
About Us Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you'll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that's changing lives for the better. Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients' healing journeys. If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve! Responsibilities At Newport Healthcare, we are dedicated to transforming lives through integrative and holistic mental health treatment. We're currently seeking a talented therapist to join our Kirkland, WA. per diem therapist team, where we provide treatment at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care for acute adolescent clients. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of teens, young adults, and families, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: As a Per Diem Primary Therapist, you'll have the chance to provide meaningful, in-depth therapy that truly impacts our clients' lives. Your Key Responsibilities May Include: Theraputic Facilitation: Facilitate engaging therapy sessions and lead clinical groups using evidence-based practices and utilizing Newport Healthcare's clinical model. 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 closely with your treatment team to coordinate goals and services. Documentation Management: Maintain clinical records, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with organizational standards. Crisis Intervention: Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide intervention and management when needed. Organizational Representation: Represent Newport Healthcare at professional meetings, trainings, and conferences, advocating for our mission and clinical practices within the broader community. Schedule: This role requires availability for two evening IOP shifts per week (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday). Scheduled days will be coordinated collaboratively, with some flexibility based on program needs. If you are dedicated to advancing mental health treatment and are looking to join a committed team, we encourage you to apply! Qualifications 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, AMFT, LSWAIC 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/certification offered in EMDR, ABFT, CBT & DBT! Compensation for this role ranges from $30.49-$43.88/hr. depending on education and experience. Benefits for full-time employees include: Medical/Dental/Vision Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary STD/LTD Flexible Spending Accounts 401k PTO/Sick Pay We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. For any questions or assistance with the application process, please contact Simone Haley, the clinical recruiter overseeing this position, via email at simone.haley@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-670-8714. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com. 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 accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance. #LI-SH1