Outpatient Child & Adolescent Clinical Therapist - Eating Disorders (Full-Time)

About the role

Pine Rest is a non-profit behavioral health system committed to providing expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. Services include psychiatric urgent care, a pediatric behavioral health center, and a variety of outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs. The organization supports ongoing education and training for its care providers.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses patients through mental status evaluations and reviews records from other patient care staff.
• Selects and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions based on clinical knowledge and educational background.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient progress and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Maintains medical records and ensures timely entry of progress notes according to organizational and departmental procedures.
• Coordinates services and community resources as needed and assists patients in accessing them.
• Attends departmental and staff meetings and participates in relevant committees.
• Maintains Michigan licensure requirements and continues professional development through education and training.
• Provides consultation to professionals and organizations outside of Pine Rest.
• Creates a supportive environment and may need to visit patients at their homes.
• Supports and promotes a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach.
• May initiate and implement clinical safety measures during crisis situations.
• Maintains annual training and demonstrates competency in required programmatic training.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure in an accredited Master’s level program in Social Work, limited license Psychologist, or Professional Counseling.
• Two or more years of postgraduate clinical experience.
• Experience working with pediatric populations and a strong clinical background in treating eating disorders.
• Experience in evidence-based therapy modalities for treating eating disorders (CBT-E, FBT, RO-DBT, ACT).
• Knowledge and experience in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, pediatricians, dieticians, and other behavioral health specialists.
• Effectively navigates patients and families through various levels of care/treatment, especially for eating disorders.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and provide comprehensive care.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
• Generous paid time off for full and part-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program offering various free and discounted services.
• Partnership with Davenport University for discounted tuition for employees and family members.