Primary Therapist: Sunday-Thursday 9-5

Primary Therapist

Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with 8 locations nationwide, plus our virtual program. We provide superior and committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning "all" or "total health," Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients' full well-being. We address the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients' needs and outcomes.

Job Description

• Provide consultation, case management, and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders.
• Assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy, and group education, and formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Perform, interpret, and provide feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet).
• Provide individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
• Complete appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate with the outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
• Attend weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
• Assist direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
• Participate in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
• Provide crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times.
• Provide "check-ins" with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
• Provide "on-call" coverage during assigned times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, clinical counseling, or other relevant health-related discipline (AMFT, ACSW, LPC, PhD).
• Two years' recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.
• Generous paid time off, sick time off, and holidays.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• 401k plan (pre and post tax).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• LifeMart employee discounts.
• Tuition discount program.
• Free EAP services.
• Free meals and snacks (position specific).