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Adolescent Eating Disorder Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

Acadia Healthcare
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Nov 2024

About the role

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders for our outpatient clients, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, applying psychotherapeutic theories and techniques in the delivery of services for the purpose of treating such diagnosed mental and chemical addiction disorders.  The Adolescent Eating Disorder Therapist will work closely with our Registered Dietitian to conduct weekly groups. 

This position is part-time. The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings.

  • Provide psychotherapy services to clinic clients, as scheduled, and document conducted group sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the client.
  • Develop and track attainment of Intensive Outpatient (IOP) goals and objectives.
  • Lead psycho-educational, therapy and process groups. 
  • Provide initial treatment planning for clients, based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed and revises as necessary.
  • Perform clinical assessment of individuals referred to the program.
  • Coordinate inpatient referrals with appropriate hospital staff and assess patients on inpatient units for referral to the IOP/PHP as requested by the treatment team.
  • May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Job Qualifications:

  • MSW, Masters in Counseling, or related is required
  • LCSW or LPC licensing preferred
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card required

 

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