Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or a relevant health-related discipline., Current APCC with the ability to obtain LPC licensure or fully licensed as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Illinois., Experience with eating disordered clients or equivalent education and training., Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment guidelines..

Key responsibilities:

Deliver clinical services to clients with eating disorders and their families.

Provide individual and group therapy sessions, adapting interventions to client needs.

Complete thorough documentation including progress notes and treatment plans.

Communicate with the outpatient team to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

The Company

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.

The Role

As a Primary Therapist at Alsana, you will provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders. You will assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Delivers clinical services to clients with eating disorders and their families in a confidential and private location:

Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet)
Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
Attends weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
Assists direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
Participates in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times.
Provides “check-ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
Provides “on-call” coverage during assigned times.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have a Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline
Must either currently hold an APCC and obtain LPC licensure within the next month, or be fully licensed as one of the following: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, in the state of Illinois.
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