Primary Therapist - PSYPACT

Within Health; United States; A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Within Health is seeking a Primary Therapist - PSYPACT to deliver individual and family therapy for eating disorders via telehealth. The role requires a licensed Psychologist, PhD, or PsyD with PSYPACT licensure, and a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care.

You will develop and adjust treatment plans, conduct assessments, lead group sessions, involve families when appropriate, and coordinate with outpatient providers while maintaining strict confidentiality and thorough documentation.

Formación

• Active and unrestricted licensure as Psychologist, PhD or PsyD (PSYPACT Psychologist).
• Fully-licensed therapist able to practice independently in state(s) licensed.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders.
• Empathic, genuine, self-aware and competent.

Responsabilidades

• Establish rapport and provide individual therapy for clients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders and update treatment plans.
• Conduct group therapy sessions and involve family members when appropriate.
• Coordinate services and conduct ongoing progress assessments.
• Maintain thorough records and ensure confidentiality.
• Communicate with outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend weekly staff and treatment team meetings to discuss progress.
• Engage in advocacy and community speaking to raise ED awareness.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Self-awareness

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

DBT/ACT/CBT experience

Educación

Licensed Psychologist (PSYPACT)

Descripción del empleo

The Role

The Primary Therapist - PSYPACT is a minimum of a Psychologist, PhD, or PsyD (PSYPACT Psychologist) Clinician responsible for the individual and family therapy of specific clients, and group therapy for a group of clients.The therapist specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, is mature, flexible, and innovative, and brings a loving, positive attitude to our expert Clinical Team.The Primary Therapist - PSYPACT works well with other departments to create a treatment plan for clients.

What You’ll Do

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
• Meet with patients regularly to provide services and treatment, and to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Coordinate and arrange for services needed for each individual client.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Conduct group therapy sessions according to program schedule.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality.
• Communicate regularly with outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to consult on individual cases.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings to consult with clients about individual progress.
• Create weekly individualized therapeutic and experiential opportunities for clients and communicate them to patients.
• Conduct concurrent insurance reviews for individual clients.
• Engage in ongoing advocacy work for mental health parity.
• Engage in community based speaking opportunities to increase eating disorder awareness.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted licensure as Psychologist, PhD or PsyD (PSYPACT Psychologist)
• Must be a fully-licensed therapist that is able to practice independently in the state(s) licensed
• Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders and disordered eating
• Must be empathic, genuine, self-aware and competent
• Must take initiative, demonstrate sound judgment and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), experiential therapies, family therapy, mindfulness and/or other modalities is desirable
• It is required that the psychologist demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity towards issues of cultural diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, weight, and size
• Must not be opted out of Medicare

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Must have reliable internet connection.
• Must be comfortable operating a computer and smart-phone and navigate applications within macOS and iOS.
• Must be comfortable communicating with colleagues via chat, telephone, and video calls.
• Must be able to sit for the majority of the shift.
• This is a work-from-home position.Work should be performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including salary commensurate with experience
• Remote work flexibility with a results-driven culture
• Comprehensive health benefits that reflect our commitment to wellbeing
• The chance to directly transform lives and makes treatment accessible
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a team passionate about our mission
• Professional development opportunities and support for continued growth