Licensed Therapist - Eating Disorder Experience

Newport Academy; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy is seeking a Licensed Therapist with experience in eating disorders and adolescent treatment. This full-time role involves delivering individual, family, and group therapy while working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients achieve abstinence and recovery.

The ideal candidate will hold appropriate licenses and have experience addressing the complex needs of adolescents. Join us in our commitment to delivering a holistic, personalized approach to mental health treatment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with adolescents.
• Intuitive Eating knowledge.
• Familiarity with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the treatment team for client care.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in working with clients with eating disorders

Individual and/or family counseling experience

Clinical documentation

Collaboration with treatment team

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT

Job description

Licensed Therapist - Eating Disorder Experience

• Full-time

Newport Academy is a gender-specific, comprehensive residential treatment program for adolescents suffering from mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues. The program combines the key elements essential in effectively treating adolescent girls and boys with substance abuse, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. As compared with adults, adolescents have higher rates of dual diagnosis and developmental differences. Adolescent treatment needs can be challenging and often involve more comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approaches. At Newport Academy, we deliver a highly individualized, holistic approach to treatment where psychological, biological, spiritual, social and educational needs are continually assessed and revised throughout the treatment process.

The Eating Disorder Therapist will be focused on the healing and recovery of our clients through individual, family and group therapy. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Therapist will also be part of the treatment team to verify that the client is addressing the underlying issues and actively progressing in his or her recovery, with an overall goal of abstinence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Clinical documentation
• Collaboration with treatment team
• On-call responsibilities
• Maintaining the structure and consistency of the program
• Ability to take initiative
• Participation in trainings, education, and staff activities
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT
• Experience in working with clients with eating disorders
• Experience in working with adolescents
• Individual and/or family counseling experience

Experience or Knowledge of

• Intuitive Eating
• Co-occurring Disorders

A DEFINITE PLUS

Additional training or experience in Holistic treatment and/or lifestyle approach