Remote Group Therapist

About the role

As a Virtual Group Therapist at Alsana, you will provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders. You will assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet)
• Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client
• Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care
• Attends weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned
• Assists direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients
• Participates in meals and snacks with clients as assigned
• Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times
• Provides "check-ins" with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in
• Provides "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

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