Primary Therapist - PRN (HI)
About The Position
The Primary Therapist is a fully licensed, minimum master’s-level clinician responsible for providing individual and family therapy to assigned clients and group therapy to a group of clients. The therapist specializes in treating eating disorders and works collaboratively with other departments to develop treatment plans. The position calls for a mature, flexible, innovative clinician with a positive attitude who can work independently and without supervision. This is an as-needed (PRN) position, with no guaranteed minimum number of hours or shifts per pay period. Scheduling depends on patient census, operational needs, and clinician availability, which must include weekends and holidays as needed. Applicants must be licensed in Hawaii and able to work comfortably in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. The position is work from home, performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise. For each PHP patient, the role includes three direct session hours and up to three administrative hours. For each IOP patient, it includes two direct session hours and up to two administrative hours. Therapists must record the exact time worked; additional administrative time requires prior supervisor approval, and all work must be documented according to company timekeeping policies.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Must be fully licensed and able to work without supervision.
- Must be licensed in Hawaii and able to work comfortably in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.
- Must be able to obtain licensure in other states when asked.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience treating clients with eating disorders.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of models and theories related to eating disorders, trauma, mental illness, and related issues.
- Knowledge of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing-care models for dually diagnosed populations, including their philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes.
- Understanding of diagnostic criteria for co-occurring conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
- Understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues, and ability to incorporate the needs of gender- and culturally diverse groups into practice.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
- Must not be opted out of Medicare.
- Must have a reliable internet connection.
- Must be comfortable operating a computer and smartphone and navigating applications in macOS and iOS.
- Must be comfortable communicating with colleagues and patients through chat, telephone, and video calls.
- Must be able to sit for the majority of the shift.
Responsibilities
- Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients.
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
- Create and update individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and circumstances.
- Meet with patients regularly to provide services and treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Coordinate and arrange services needed by each client.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
- Conduct group therapy sessions according to the 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 safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality.
- Communicate regularly with outpatient providers to support 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.
- Participate in community-based speaking opportunities to increase eating disorder awareness.
- Document and report required work in accordance with company timekeeping policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
