Primary Therapist - PSYPACT

The Role

The Primary Therapist - PSYPACT is a minimum of a Psychologist, PhD, or PsyD (PSYPACT Psychologist) Clinician responsible for the individual and family therapy of specific clients, and group therapy for a group of clients. The therapist specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, is mature, flexible, and innovative, and brings a loving, positive attitude to our expert Clinical Team. The Primary Therapist - PSYPACT works well with other departments to create a treatment plan for clients.

What You'll Do

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
• Meet with patients regularly to provide services and treatment, and to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Coordinate and arrange for services needed for each individual client.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Conduct group therapy sessions according to program schedule.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality.
• Communicate regularly with outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to consult on individual cases.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings to consult with clients about individual progress.
• Create weekly individualized therapeutic and experiential opportunities for clients and communicate them to patients.
• Conduct concurrent insurance reviews for individual clients.
• Engage in ongoing advocacy work for mental health parity.
• Engage in community based speaking opportunities to increase eating disorder awareness.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted licensure as Psychologist, PhD or PsyD (PSYPACT Psychologist)
• Must be a fully-licensed therapist that is able to practice independently in the state(s) licensed
• Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders and disordered eating
• Must be empathic, genuine, self-aware and competent
• Must take initiative, demonstrate sound judgment and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), experiential therapies, family therapy, mindfulness and/or other modalities is desirable
• It is required that the psychologist demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity towards issues of cultural diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, weight, and size
• Must not be opted out of Medicare

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Must have reliable internet connection.
• Must be comfortable operating a computer and smart-phone and navigate applications within macOS and iOS.
• Must be comfortable communicating with colleagues via chat, telephone, and video calls.
• Must be able to sit for the majority of the shift.
• This is a work-from-home position. Work should be performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including salary commensurate with experience
• Remote work flexibility with a results-driven culture
• Comprehensive health benefits that reflect our commitment to wellbeing
• The chance to directly transform lives and makes treatment accessible
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a team passionate about our mission
• Professional development opportunities and support for continued growth