Counselor

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!

Lead the Charge: Facilitate engaging weekly individual counseling sessions and dynamic skills-based psychoeducational group sessions that inspire and empower our young clients.

Be the Rock: Provide a stable and consistent presence in our therapeutic environment, working hand-in-hand with Care Coordinators to manage clients and set positive limits.

Track Progress: Evaluate reflective assignments and cheer on clients as they advance through our stage system based on their personal growth.

Plan Fun Activities: Organize exciting experiential and recreational activities that align with earned privileges, making the journey through our stage system enjoyable!

Collaborate & Create: Work closely with the treatment team to develop meaningful treatment goals and coordinate services, using insights from intake assessments and regular reviews.

Crisis Hero: Conduct risk and crisis assessments, stepping in with your crisis intervention skills when needed to keep our clients safe and supported.

Educate & Empower: Share your knowledge by providing substance use education to clients, families, and the community-because knowledge is power!

Document with Flair: Complete all required documentation (think assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries) in a timely manner, keeping everything organized and up to standard.

Team Player: Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions, contributing your ideas and insights to the mix.

Action Plans: Distribute weekly action plans for each client to the staff, ensuring everyone is on the same page and ready to support our clients' journeys.

Represent Us: Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences, showcasing the amazing work we do at Newport Healthcare.

Flexibility: Note that responsibilities may vary slightly for outpatient facilities, keeping things fresh and exciting!

Other Fun Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to help our mission shine even brighter!

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field is required.
• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field is preferred.
• Credentialing as a mental health or substance abuse counselor (e.g., CDP, CAC, CADC, RAD, SUDC) is preferred; willingness to pursue state certification is required.
• For positions in detox centers, specific substance abuse credentials (e.g., CAC, CADC, RADT, SUDC) are required.
• Preference for candidates who are board registered (e.g., APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA, LMHC) with a credentialing agency in the state of service.
• Experience in individual and/or group therapy with young adults and adolescents is required.
• Preferred experience in mental health, substance abuse, or trauma-informed treatment.
• Additional state or position-specific requirements will be outlined in the offer letter.

Compensation for this role ranges from $49,728-$68,375 annually depending on education and experience.

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.

Join Us:

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare as a Counselor, 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 feel free to contact me, Scott Johnson, either via email at scott.johnson@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-800-9512. 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.