Remote Primary Therapist

About the role

As a Virtual Primary 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education
• Formulate and implement treatment plans
• Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment
• 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

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