Backcountry Wellness

Backcountry Wellness is an eating disorder treatment program founded with the mission of bridging comprehensive recovery with the demands of real life.. Backcountry Wellness provides immersive programming for children and adolescents who live with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake, Orthorexia, and Other Specific Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED).. The Lead Therapist is an experienced licensed clinician (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, etc.). Communicate changes in level of care to Director of Admissions and Compliance Manager. Licensed or registered as a clinician in CT or NY (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA, etc.)

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*Please DO NOT call the program phone line to inquire about job postings.**Location in Greenwich, CT*Program Description: Backcountry Wellness is an eating disorder treatment program founded with the mission of bridging comprehensive recovery with the demands of real life. Our treatment philosophy embraces compassion and understanding, safety and nurturing, and a focus on family involvement to equip our patients with the tools to make lasting changes within their lives. Backcountry Wellness provides immersive programming for children and adolescents who live with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake, Orthorexia, and Other Specific Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED).Job Summary: The Lead Therapist acts as the primary point of contact for the Director of Clinical Services regarding all matters within the Residential Program. The Lead Therapist sets a positive tone within their program and promotes collaboration and camaraderie amongst their colleagues while ensuring adherence to all protocols and policies.The Lead Therapist is an experienced licensed clinician (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, etc.) and guides clients through the treatment process, supporting them in overcoming the challenges that arise on the road to recovery. Lead Therapists build meaningful therapeutic relationships with their clients which serve as the foundation for the recovery process. A strong Lead Therapist facilitates case discussions on their patients and collaborates successfully with the Director of Clinical Services to maximize treatment effectiveness and facilitate successful outcomes.Essential Job Functions:Serve as primary point of contact on the ground for Director of Clinical Services and for clinical staff within the programPlay a primary role in clinical decision-making with support from Director of Clinical Services and Executive Clinical DirectorBuild camaraderie and set the tone culturally to ensure a warm and harmonious treatment environment and positive moralePromote collaboration among clinical staff and positive interactions within clinical rounds and daily programmingSolve programmatic issues in collaboration with Director of Clinical ServicesEnsure staff are conducting core duties properly, such as supervising patient activities, communicating with patients, and professionalism in the clinical environmentUtilize direct/delegated observation and data collection to ensure accountability and attendance and escalate issues to the Director of Clinical Services when necessaryLead by example and demonstrate proper handling of challenging client situations, convey empathy with patients and parents alike, demonstrate how to generate constructive solutions and maintain an energized, professional, and positive attitudeSupport the admissions process and interface with prospective clients and parents when available, including giving tours of the facility in select instancesEngage directly with patients and their parents to ensure comfort and contentment with participation in the programSupport planning of weekend outings for clientsBe available and responsive to staff over email and ZoomOversee and aid in process to prepare all staff members for incoming patients on day of admissionCommunicate changes in level of care to Director of Admissions and Compliance ManagerCommunicate weekly with Admissions and Compliance Manager to confirm insurance updates and changesConduct fire drills, emergency protocol, and fill out exceptional event reportsMaintain a clinical caseload of program patientsProvide individual, group, and family psychotherapy when applicableEducate clients on their comprehensive treatment plan and communicate strategies, goals and targets throughout the duration of treatmentGenerate a post-discharge maintenance plan for all clients and recommend meal support and/or additional outpatient programs as necessaryGenerate and maintain detailed documentation and comprehensive charting throughout the patient’s progress in treatmentAssist the Director of Clinical Services with implementation of protocols and procedures for on-call duties, emergency situations, and schedulingAttend, take notes for all patients, and present relevant cases in Clinical Rounds in a clear and comprehensible manner and assist with transitions across treatment platforms when necessaryUnderstanding the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethicsAvailability to be on-call by phone as part of Saturday and Sunday coveragePerform other duties as assigned by managementQualifications:Master’s or Doctorate degree in a relevant subjectLicensed or registered as a clinician in CT or NY (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA, etc.)At least one year of experience in a residential or outpatient program for eating disorders preferredMust understand the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethicsAbility to demonstrate professional presence, therapeutic resourcefulness, leadership and communication capabilitiesAbility to provide constructive feedback in an appropriate manner to all patients and familiesAbility to work as a team player within an intimate treatment settingJob Type: Full-timePay: $77,500.00 - $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:Flexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayOn callWeekends as neededApplication Question(s):Will you be able to reliably commute to Greenwich, CT?Work Location: In person#J-18808-Ljbffr

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