Program Therapist- Eating Disorder, Residential (Lmft, Lcsw, Lpc, Resident In Counseling)

Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s Eating Disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Our Offer to You!

Compensation Range: $60-80k per year

This position has a $3,000 sign on bonus!

Compensation will be dependent upon education and experience

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IADEP
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members. 
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
• Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients, completes discharge session, and ensures follow up appointments are confirmed
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
• Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
• Provides support during meal and snacks with the patients, including prepping, portioning and eating.
• Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.

Compensation Range: $60-80k

Compensation will be dependent upon education and experience

This full-time position is in-person at our 8-bed Fairfax Residential Program. It has a schedule of Monday-Friday and includes being part of an on-call rotation.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field completed, required 

• Completion of VA state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required 

• Holds an active clinical license in the state of Virginia or operates under supervision and is not yet fully licensed, required (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, Resident in Counseling)

• Experience working in behavioral healthcare, preferred 

• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire 

• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire 

• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire 

• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing 

Additional Information

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.