Primary Therapist

Eating Recovery Center•The Woodlands, TX

11d

About The Position

The Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy for adults, children, and adolescents on topics including mood, anxiety, stress, and eating disorders. The therapist also conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions, develops individualized treatment plans for patients, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to implement those plans. The role includes completing clinical paperwork for each patient on the caseload, conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment planning, and coordinating patient care through treatment team meetings and rounds. The position may also involve providing training and guidance to less experienced teammates. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional flexibility needed. Therapists can expect to cover one holiday on-call shift per year. The posting describes qualifications at three levels: Primary Therapist I, Primary Therapist II, and Sr. Primary Therapist III. Requirements vary by level and include a relevant graduate degree and the applicable state licensure or licensure phase. More senior levels require independent or full licensure and specified clinical experience.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
For Primary Therapist I: fully licensed by the appropriate state licensing board, in an associate/intern phase of licensure, or otherwise qualified as required by the state to practice individual therapy.
For Primary Therapist I: collaborative nature and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team.
For Primary Therapist II: obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by the state to practice individual therapy.
For Primary Therapist II: at least two years carrying a significant individual and/or family caseload, with documented success treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; demonstrated ability to work independently; and developing specialty within a line of service while broadening expertise with other populations.
For Sr. Primary Therapist III: obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by the state.
For Sr. Primary Therapist III: at least three years of post-licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, eating disorder, and/or trauma-related disorders; some experience supervising other clinicians; and a significant individual and/or family caseload with success treating more complex cases.
For Sr. Primary Therapist III: experience with individual and/or family therapy.

Nice To Haves

For Primary Therapist I: experience with individual and/or family therapy.
For Primary Therapist I: ability to move from one task to the next with ease and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
Complete treatment plans, individual and family therapy progress notes, group notes, wellness plans, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries for each patient on the caseload.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning, including biopsychosocial, self-harm, and suicide assessments.
Create individualized treatment plans with specific, measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members.
Create treatment agreements, support plans, or behavior plans as needed.
Attend treatment team meetings and rounds to coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates, including Primary Therapist I and II.