Primary Therapist

Alsana•Thousand Oaks, CA

10d

About The Position

At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic. Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity all essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible and that includes you. As a Primary Therapist at Alsana, you will provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders. You will assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline (ALC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW, ACSW, LPC, PhD, LMFT, AMFT)
Two years’ recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for registration with relevant professional association
Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties

Responsibilities

Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet)
Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
Attends weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
Assists direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
Participates in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times.
Provides “check-ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
Provides “on-call” coverage during assigned times.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options
HSA plans with employer contributions
FSA Healthcare and Dependent Care plan options
Generous PTO, sick time, Covid Time, & 6 paid holidays
Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
Continuing education stipend for eligible roles
Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity
LifeMart employee discount program
Free meals & snacks (position-specific)