Primary Therapist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with clients

• Assess and provide treatment for mental health disorders

• Develop and revise personalized treatment plans

• Regularly meet with patients to modify treatment plans as needed

• Organize and facilitate necessary client services

• Perform ongoing evaluations of patient progress

• Lead group therapy sessions in accordance with the program schedule

• Engage and inform family members when suitable

• Refer clients to external specialists or agencies when required

• Keep detailed records of patient interactions and progress

• Adhere to safety protocols and uphold client confidentiality

• Communicate with outpatient providers to maintain continuity of care

• Attend weekly staff meetings for case consultations

• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings focused on individual progress

• Design weekly personalized therapeutic and experiential activities

• Conduct concurrent insurance reviews for individual clients

• Advocate for mental health parity

• Engage in community-based speaking events to raise awareness about eating disorders

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline

• Fully licensed and capable of working independently

• Must hold a license in New York

• Ability to obtain licensure in one or more of the following states: IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, OH, PA, TN, WI, or WV

• Must not have opted out of Medicare

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Experience in treating clients with Eating Disorders

• Familiarity with models and theories related to eating disorders, trauma, mental illness, and associated concerns

• Knowledge of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and ongoing care for dually diagnosed populations

• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for co-occurring conditions, modalities, and placement standards

• Awareness of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Capacity to prioritize tasks and work autonomously

• Reliable internet access

• Comfortable using a computer and smartphone, and navigating macOS and iOS applications

• At ease communicating via chat, phone, and video calls

• Ability to remain seated for most of the shift

• Work must be conducted in a private, quiet environment with minimal background noise

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work within a results-oriented culture

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and support for ongoing growth

• A collaborative and innovative work atmosphere

• Chance to make a direct impact on lives and enhance treatment accessibility