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Per Diem Primary Therapist

Newport Healthcare
United States, Washington, Kirkland
Jan 14, 2026
About Us

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in behavioral 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!


Responsibilities

At Newport Healthcare, we are dedicated to transforming lives through integrative and holistic mental health treatment. We're currelntly seeking talented therapists 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 clients. We can offer a variety of flexible scheduling options to fit your availability and interests! 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:

The great news is that our Per Diem Primary Therapist shifts are flexible and can be tailored to your availability! Here are a few ways you could collaborate with us:

    • We'll regularly check in to see if you're interested in covering any available therapy sessions in the coming weeks and months.
    • We'll reach out when therapy opportunities arise to see if you can jump in on short notice, like covering for someone who called out sick.
    • You can also create an exciting and consistent schedule-like joining us on specific days each week to lead engaging groups or conduct therapy sessions.

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.

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.

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