Disordered Eating Hub Clinician

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health is seeking a full‑time Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Eating Disorder Hub. The role includes conducting screenings, clinical assessments, and delivering group‑based care across outpatient and IOP levels.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, facilitate three tracks of evidence‑based group therapy (CBT, exposure/eating normalization, and DBT‑informed emotion regulation), and monitor progress with measurement‑based care to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health (Social Work, Counseling, or related field).
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with the specific population of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and assessment using SDE and EDE-Q tools.
• Support clinical triage and level‑of‑care placement (IOP vs outpatient).
• Facilitate evidence‑based group therapy across three tracks: CBT (cognitive restructuring), Behavioral exposure and eating normalization, DBT‑informed emotion regulation.
• Monitor progress using measurement‑based care and support outcomes reporting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care.
• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for treating emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Crisis intervention

Collaborative care

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Two+ years therapy experience

Job description

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician – Eating Disorder Clinician

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health is seeking a full‑time Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Eating Disorder Hub.

This is a scalable, evidence-based program designed to deliver high‑quality group treatment and measurable outcomes for individuals with eating disorders. This role supports Wellpoint Tier II members through structured screening, clinical assessment, and group-based care across outpatient and IOP levels.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health (Social Work, Counseling, or related field)
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with at least one year’s experience with the specific population of the facility required.

Essential Functions

• Conduct screening and assessment using SDE and EDE-Q tools
• Support clinical triage and level‑of‑care placement (IOP vs outpatient)
• Facilitate evidence‑based group therapy across three tracks:
  • CBT (cognitive restructuring)
  • Behavioral exposure and eating normalization
  • DBT‑informed emotion regulation
• Monitor progress using measurement‑based care and support outcomes reporting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care
• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan
• Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed
• Maintain a caseload as assigned
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after‑care planning according to treatment plan
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always; when patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Licenses, Designations, and Certifications

• Active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience with eating disorders and/or group therapy preferred
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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