Therapist

The Emily Program; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Emily Program is seeking therapists to provide individual, group, and family therapy across PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels for adults and adolescents. This PRN role offers about 4-5 hours weekly with some evening shifts, particularly around 5:00–7:00 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and broader afternoon/evening coverage Mon–Thu from 4:00–8:00 pm.

Compensation ranges from $26.44 to $35.57 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral sciences field required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy with client and family.
• Create and monitor individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals.
• Provide guidance during meals when indicated to promote healthy eating behaviors.
• Contribute to treatment team discussions with client assessments and family dynamics.
• Perform comprehensive intake evaluations to inform treatment planning.
• Support milieu management to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
• Generate discharge plans and coordinate next steps of care.
• Collaborate with external professionals to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.
• Therapist II may provide clinical supervision to colleagues when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

DBT CBT FBT experience

Education

Master's degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

Therapists provide individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to the clients and their family.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work across the PHP, IOP, and Outpatient levels of care with both adult and adolescent clients.

Schedule

PRN, working approximately 4-5 hours per week with ability to pick up additional coverage hours when available.

Targeting ~2 hours around 5:00 - 7:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

General coverage availability hours would be in the afternoon/evenings Monday through Thursday within the 4:00 - 8:00pm Time Frame.

Compensation Range

• Therapist I (Pre-independently licensed): $26.44 - $31.25
• Therapist II (Independently licensed: $31.25 - $35.57

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.

How Therapists Empower Recovery

• Conducts individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions with the client and their family/ community of support utilizing evidence-based treatments.
• Create, implement, and continuously monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring they align with the client's evolving therapeutic needs and goals.
• Provide guidance and coaching during individual client and family meals when clinically indicated, promoting healthy eating behaviors, and addressing disordered eating patterns.
• Actively contribute to treatment team discussions by sharing client assessments, family dynamics, and responses to therapeutic interventions.
• Perform comprehensive intake evaluations to assess new clients, gathering essential clinical information to inform treatment planning.
• Support the therapeutic environment by assisting with milieu management as needed, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients.
• Generates discharge plans by making treatment and other recommendations, and coordinating next level of care services.
• Work closely with external professionals and community agencies to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of care for client's post-discharge.
• Therapist II (Independently Licensed) will offer clinical supervision to colleagues when appropriate, depending on licensure and expertise.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

Therapist I - Current Provisional or Associate licensure required in the state of employment required.

Therapist II - Current independent licensure in the state of employment required.

Master's degree in a behavioral sciences field required.

Professional Qualifications:

• Individual, family, or group psychotherapy experience required.
• DBT, CBT, FBT experience preferred.
• Eating Disorders treatment experience preferred
• Computer proficiency required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
• Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.