• Facilitate individual counseling and skills-based and psychoeducational group sessions with young adults/young adults within the framework of Newport Healthcare’s clinical model.
• Provide a stable and consistent presence in the milieu.
• Evaluate Discovery journal assignments and advancement recommendations through stages/phases based on client’s progress.
• Schedule experiential and recreational activities associated with earned privileges as part of advancement through the stage/phase system.
• Complete risk assessment and initial safety plan upon admission.
• Coordinate treatment goals and services in collaboration with client's treatment team, with 30-day treatment plan reviews and updates.
• Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide crisis intervention/management as needed.
• Complete documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress and group notes, discharge summary) timely and according to established standards.
• Provide case management and discharge planning services as needed.
• Hold direct care staff to the rules and guidelines of Newport Healthcare.
• Support staff in managing clients and setting limits, as well as holding staff accountable to the Newport Healthcare guidelines as needed.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Attend meetings, trainings and conferences representing Newport Healthcare as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Credentialed (CDP, CAC, CADAC, RAD) as a mental health or substance abuse counselor or Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) in the state in which services are provided preferred.
• Experience working 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.
• Any state specific requirements are addressed in the offer letter.

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