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Newport Healthcare

Primary Therapist

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$63,606 / year median in Connecticut

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Primary Therapist port Healthcare United States, Connecticut, Bethlehem Jul 15, 2026 What You'll Do The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. You'll collaborate with your clients' treatment teams and connect directly with families.
Key responsibilities include:
Serving as a compassionate, informative point of contact for clients' family members Facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions, within the framework of port Healthcare's clinical model and the Attachment-Based Family Therapy model Leading family orientations, welcome presentations, and family support groups Conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment and safety plans Participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions 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 (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate 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, substance abuse, eating disorders or trauma-informed treatment preferred.