Primary Therapist

Alsana; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

Paid time off

Continuing education stipend

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Meal provisions

Job summary

Alsana in California is seeking an Associate Licensed eligible Primary Therapist to provide consultation, case management and therapy to individuals with eating disorders. You will assess clients, coordinate referrals, and deliver group, family, and individual therapy, while documenting progress and treatment plans.

Role includes crisis stabilization, on-call coverage, and participation in meals. Requires Master’s degree in social work or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related health discipline (ALC, LCSW, LPC, PhD).
• Two years’ recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases.
• Assess clients and determine referral needs; provide group and family therapy.
• Complete documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries.
• Participate in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
• Provide crisis stabilization for milieu clients.
• Provide on-call coverage during assigned times.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related health discipline (ALC, LCSW, LPC, PhD)

Job description

Associate Licensed candidates encouraged to apply! (ACSW, ASW, AMFT, APC)

Salary: $80k - $85k

Be a part of a soul-hearted approach to healing

Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders.

We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

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.

• 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.
• 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 “on-call” coverage during assigned times.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline (ALC, LCSW, LPC, PhD)
• Two years’ recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Benefits That Support You

Benefits

At Alsana, we believe in taking care of the people who make our mission possible. Eligible team members enjoy a supportive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and growth, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options

(Cigna nationwide; Kaiser available in CA)

• HSA plans with employer contributions
• FSA Healthcare and Dependent Care plan options
• Generous PTO, sick time, Covid Time, and 6 paid holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
• Continuing education stipend for eligible roles
• Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• LifeMart employee discount program
• Free meals & snacks (position-specific)

Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.

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