Disordered Eating Hub Clinician

Acadia•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a licensed behavioral health clinician to join their innovative Disordered Eating Hub. This program is designed to deliver high-quality group treatment and measurable outcomes for individuals with disordered eating. The role supports Wellpoint Tier II members through structured screening, clinical assessment, and group-based care across outpatient and IOP levels.

Requirements

Active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
Master’s degree in Behavioral Health (Social Work, Counseling, or related field)
Two or more years’ experience as a therapist
One or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required

Nice To Haves

Experience with eating disorders and/or group therapy preferred
First aid may be required based on state or facility

Responsibilities

Conduct screening and assessment using SDE and EDE-Q tools
Support clinical triage and level-of-care placement (IOP vs outpatient)
Facilitate evidence-based group therapy across three tracks: CBT (cognitive restructuring), Behavioral exposure and eating normalization, and DBT-informed emotion regulation
Monitor progress using measurement-based care and support outcomes reporting
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders
Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed
Maintain a caseload as assigned
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention
May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned