Primary Therapist

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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders.
• Assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Perform, interpret, and provide feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet)
• Provide individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
• Complete appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
• Attend weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
• Assist direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
• Participate in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
• Provide crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de‑escalated at times.
• Provide “check‑ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check‑in.
• Provide “on‑call” coverage during assigned times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties

Benefits

• 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)

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm