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Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. 

Position Overview

The Therapist will provide individual, group, family and/or couples therapy and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to the client and their family.

Compensation 

• $34.00 - $39.00/hr. 

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

Schedule:

This position offers some scheduling flexibility.

• 10:00am - 7:00pm - two days a week
• 8:00am - 5:00pm - remaining days

How Therapists Empower Recovery

• Ensure the strictest adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment for all interactions.
• Co-Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions for clients and their support networks, as assigned, to address specific therapeutic needs.
• Oversee a caseload of clients, ensuring comprehensive delivery of both individual and family therapy according to the assigned treatment plan.
• Create, implement, and continuously monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring they align with the client's evolving therapeutic needs and goals.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities in the treatment of clients, ensuring interventions are grounded in the latest research and best practices.
• Provide guidance and coaching during individual client and family meals when clinically indicated, promoting healthy eating behaviors, and addressing disordered eating patterns.
• Actively contribute to treatment team discussions by sharing client assessments, family dynamics, and responses to therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate and lead treatment team meetings, driving collaborative discussions on client progress and adjustments to treatment strategies.
• Engage in multidisciplinary case conceptualization, contributing to the development of holistic and integrative treatment plans.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to enhance client care and treatment outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive intake evaluations to assess new clients, gathering essential clinical information to inform treatment planning.
• Achieve clinical productivity targets in line with organizational and programmatic expectations, balancing quality care with efficiency.
• Support the therapeutic environment by assisting with milieu management as needed, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients.
• Communicate effectively with the Utilization Review team to provide necessary clinical data for insurance continued stay reviews and approvals.
• Generate detailed discharge plans, making informed recommendations for continued care and coordinating transitions to the next level of care services.
• Work closely with external professionals and community agencies to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of care for client’s post-discharge.
• Participate in both administrative and clinical supervision sessions, proactively seeking guidance and feedback to enhance professional practice.
• Actively participate in self-evaluation processes, seeking constructive feedback from clients, peers, and colleagues to continuously improve therapeutic practice.
• Contribute to case consultation meetings, offering insights and receiving feedback to refine treatment approaches.
• Participate in both site-based and national Quality Assurance initiatives to uphold and improve care standards within the organization.
• Ensure all clinical records are accurate, thorough, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Offer clinical supervision to colleagues when appropriate, depending on licensure and expertise.
• Deliver internal and external presentations, sharing knowledge and expertise on relevant clinical topics.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in eating disorder assessment and treatment by engaging in professional development opportunities, training, and academic literature review.

Qualifications - Therapist I

Education Qualifications: 

• Current Provisional or Associate licensure required in the state of employment required.
• Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required.  

Qualifications - Therapist II

Education Qualifications: 

• Current independent licensure in the state of employment required.
• Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required. 

Professional Qualifications: (Therapist I and II)

• Individual, family, or group psychotherapy experience required.
• DBT, CBT, FBT experience preferred.
• Eating Disorders treatment experience preferred
• Computer proficiency required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Other Qualifications: (Therapist I and II)

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed) 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.