Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Founded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network. Aster Springs is unique in our ability to work with our clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within our state-of-the-art facility. Our Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, our multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

Requirements

Master’s Degree; license or working toward license (MFT, LPC, LCSW, PhD, LMHC, LMFT) in the state of Tennessee.
2 Years mental health experience with 1 year eating disorders preferred.
Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC or LPC) preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the clinical management of his/her assigned clients.
Assists in identification of treatment/contract goals, completing the initial psychosocial assessment.
Responsible for maintaining contact with the assigned client’s referring/outpatient therapist during the course of the client’s stay and the family when/if appropriate.
Completes and updates treatment plan for assigned clients.
Assist in providing clinical updates to the insurance company’s Case Manager.
Meets with clients two to three times weekly, to help explore identified issues and behaviors in relationship to current symptoms.
Leads and participates in group meetings, meals and other activities in the milieu.
Provides comprehensive understanding of current behaviors and relational dynamics while using a variety of therapeutic modalities.
Attends the weekly team meetings and share observations, comments and important information about clients with the treatment team and provides input into the development of the weekly schedules for all of his/her assigned clients.
Responsible for proper charting and ensuring that all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists in meal/snack supervision as assigned and attends special occasion activities for the clients.
Assists with discharge planning, including a written discharge summary and obtaining referral sources and necessary support systems once the client is discharged.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to eating disorder population.
Performs other activities and appropriate responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.