Primary Therapist (SC)

Within Health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Within Health is seeking a Master’s level clinician to serve as Primary Therapist in the Palmetto region, focusing on individual, family, and group therapies for clients with eating disorders. Licensed in SC and able to obtain licensure in AL, FL, GA, NC, or other states as needed, you will collaborate with clinical teams to design and implement treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.

The role emphasizes remote work flexibility, strong advocacy, and ongoing professional development within

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field and full licensure.
• Ability to obtain licensure in other states when requested.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience treating clients with eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans.
• Meet with patients regularly and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate services for each client.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of progress.
• Lead group therapy sessions and involve families when appropriate.
• Refer to outside specialists when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records and ensure confidentiality.
• Communicate with outpatient providers for continuity of care.
• Attend weekly staff and treatment team meetings.
• Develop weekly individualized therapeutic opportunities for clients.
• Engage in insurance reviews for clients.
• Advocate for mental health parity and community awareness.

Skills

Communication

Eating disorders experience

Independent

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

The Role

The Primary Therapist is a minimum of a Master’s Level 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 works well with other departments to create a treatment plan for clients.

This is a full-time position in our Palmetto region, which covers AL, FL, GA, NC, and SC. Applicants must be licensed in SC and willing to obtain licensure in at least one or more of these states in order to qualify for this position.

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

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. Must be fully licensed and can work without supervision.
• Able to get licensure in other states when asked.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience treating clients with Eating Disorders.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of eating disorders, trauma, mental illness, and related issues.
• Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for co-occurring conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice settings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• 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