Social Worker / Primary Therapist - Eating Disorder Treatment Program

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*Location in Greenwich, CT*

Program Description:
Backcountry Wellness is an eating disorder treatment program founded with the mission of bridging comprehensive recovery with the demands of real life. Our treatment philosophy embraces compassion and understanding, safety and nurturing, and a focus on family involvement to equip our patients with the tools to make lasting changes within their lives. Backcountry Wellness provides immersive programming for children and adolescents who live with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake, Orthorexia, and Other Specific Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED).

Job Summary:

The Primary Therapist is an experienced licensed clinician (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, etc.). The Primary Therapist guides clients through the treatment process and supports them in overcoming the challenges that arise on the road to recovery. Primary Therapists build meaningful therapeutic relationships with their clients which serve as the foundation for the recovery process and begin from the time they walk through the doors of Backcountry Wellness to the time they leave. The Primary Therapist provides evidenced-based clinical treatment through individual and group psychotherapy and has the opportunity to manage multiple cases at once, allowing the therapist to collaborate with the broader treatment team to facilitate customized solutions for each patient. A strong Primary Therapist leads case discussions on their patients and collaborates successfully with the Clinical Director, RD, the patient, and the patient’s family to maximize treatment effectiveness and facilitate a successful outcome.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete an initial biopsychosocial assessment and develop a treatment plan within the first week of admission to generate a clear method of execution and time-based goals
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Educate clients on their comprehensive treatment plan and communicate strategies, goals and targets throughout the duration of treatment
• Generate a post-discharge maintenance plan for all clients and recommend meal support and/or additional outpatient programs as necessary
• Generate and maintain detailed documentation and comprehensive charting throughout the patient’s progress in treatment
• Coordinate with patient support staff such as the Registered Dietitians to ensure effective execution of the treatment plan
• Maintain punctuality and attendance in order to uphold program and treatment consistency and reliability
• Present relevant cases in Clinical Rounds in a clear and comprehensible manner and assist with transitions across treatment platforms when necessary
• Facilitate therapeutic and evidence-based groups at the residential and/or IOP/PHP locations
• Participate in educational and outreach programs when necessary to improve platform recognition and referral streams
• Attend all training, education and staff enrichment activities
• Understand and embody the core values of Backcountry Wellness
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Required Master’s or Doctorate degree in a relevant subject
• Licensed or registered as a clinician in the state of Connecticut
• At least one year of experience in a residential or outpatient program for eating disorders strongly preferred
• Must understand the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethics
• Ability to demonstrate professional presence, therapeutic resourcefulness, leadership and communication capabilities
• Ability to provide constructive feedback in an appropriate manner to all patients and families
• Ability to work as a team player within an intimate treatment setting

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• 100% Employer-Paid Individual Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• 15 Paid Vacation days annually
• 5 Paid Sick days annually

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,500.00 - $97,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Eating Disorder: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA, etc. in NY or CT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenwich, CT 06830 (Required)

Work Location: In person