Therapist

The Emily Program • Columbus, OH

10d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Therapist I provides individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy under supervision and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive eating disorder treatment to clients and their families. The role supports recovery through individualized, evidence-based care across levels of care, maintaining ethical professional boundaries and a safe, respectful therapeutic environment.

The Therapist oversees a client caseload; conducts intake evaluations; develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans; uses outcome measures; and applies evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Duties include facilitating therapy and treatment team meetings, supporting clients and families during meals when clinically indicated, contributing to case conceptualization, and coordinating with the Utilization Review team to support continued-stay reviews. The Therapist also prepares clinical documentation, discharge and transition plans, and step-down and community-resource referrals, and coordinates with external providers to support continuity of care.

The role includes clinical and administrative supervision, case consultation, quality assurance and ethics initiatives, professional development, required training, presentations, and regular meetings. The Therapist maintains confidentiality and accurate records, may assist with milieu management, and may drive clients, staff, or supplies in a company vehicle when necessary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $60,000–$70,000.

Requirements

• Current provisional or associate licensure in the state of employment.
• Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field.
• Experience in individual, family, or group psychotherapy.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For employees at Residential or Inpatient sites: valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.
• For employees at Residential or Inpatient sites: current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• For employees at Residential or Inpatient sites: current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• For employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia: current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• For employees at a Residential site in Washington: Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to client well-being and client-centered care.
• Strong therapeutic communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide and oversee clinically competent care and participate in continuous education and quality monitoring.
• Leadership, team-building, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ethical integrity and professionalism.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Cultural competence and ability to provide culturally humble care to a diverse population.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration and value diverse perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• DBT experience.
• CBT experience.
• FBT experience.
• Eating disorder treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards in client interactions.
• Co-facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions as assigned.
• Manage a caseload and provide individual and family therapy according to treatment plans.
• Create, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Distribute, review, and use outcome-measure results as treatment-plan targets.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Provide guidance during individual client and family meals when clinically indicated.
• Contribute client assessments, family dynamics, and treatment responses to team discussions.
• Facilitate and lead treatment team meetings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conceptualization and holistic treatment planning.
• Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct intake evaluations for new clients.
• Meet clinical productivity targets.
• Assist with milieu management as needed.
• Provide clinical information and thorough notes to support Utilization Review continued-stay reviews and approvals.
• Develop discharge and transition plans, recommend continued care, and coordinate transitions to the next level of care.
• Provide case management for step-down planning and community resources as needed.
• Coordinate with external professionals and community agencies to support post-discharge continuity of care.
• Participate in administrative and clinical supervision and seek guidance and feedback.
• Follow the Care Coordination Protocol when communicating with external providers about clients admitted to HLOC.
• Participate in self-evaluation and case consultation to improve and refine therapeutic practice.
• Participate in National Ethics Committee and National Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant clinical records and complete documentation in a timely manner for supervisor co-signature when required.
• Offer clinical supervision to colleagues when appropriate based on licensure and expertise.
• Deliver internal and external presentations on relevant clinical topics.
• Stay current in eating disorder assessment, treatment, and research through professional development, training, and literature review.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and employee information and protect proprietary company information.
• Complete mandatory training and attend scheduled meetings.
• Drive clients, staff, or supplies in a company vehicle when necessary, following safety and transportation protocols.
• Perform other assigned tasks in support of the team’s mission.

Benefits

• HSA and PPO insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with HSA or FSA options.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date.
• Company 401(k) matching up to 50% of the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation.
• Accruing paid time off beginning with the first whole pay period.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday for eligible employees, in addition to regular PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level