Licensed EATING DISORDER Therapist

Clinical Therapist Job Description

Cedar Counseling & Wellness is looking for an experienced, compassionate therapist to specialize in working with adolescents and adults who present with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns.

We are a community of helping professionals working to enhance the mental well-being of the residents of Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. We are a compassionate, competent group of clinicians who value working collaboratively to improve the health and wellness of our communities.

Clinical therapists will provide outpatient individual psychotherapy to clients of Cedar Counseling & Wellness in our physical office in Annapolis, Maryland (with some flexibility to work remotely).

Reports to: Owner (Carrie Nicholes, LCSW-C)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Independently licensed (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD) in the state of Maryland
• Available to work 15-25 clinical hours per week
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule (in-person and virtual), with a minimum of two days in-person
• Bi-weekly in-person team meeting attendance
• Aligned with Cedar values: collaboration, communication, connection, and compassion
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Solid people skills: the ability to authentically form meaningful connection with clients and co-workers
• Strong work ethic: organized, punctual, self-motivated
• Specific training and expertise in the area of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a private practice setting.
• 3 years of experience post-unrestricted licensure.

Hours:

Work hours and schedule may be negotiated by therapist and Cedar Counseling & Wellness. Therapist must be available to build a caseload of 15-25 clinical hours per week.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• W2 employment status
• Flexible scheduling
• Healthy work/life balance
• Annual CEU stipend
• Beautifully furnished offices with ample natural light
• Regular opportunities for case consultation
• A work culture dedicated to employee appreciation
• An amazing team of experienced, compassionate, and collaborative co-workers

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform on-site clinical counseling services to clients of Cedar Counseling & Wellness, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.

Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required.

Be properly licensed and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Cedar Counseling & Wellness.

Respond to clients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Cedar Counseling & Wellness website.

Communicate with a client’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.

Timely complete written records for each client including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Cedar Counseling & Wellness or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the client within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).

Keep client files accurate and up to date.

Charge and collect payments from clients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by Cedar Counseling & Wellness.

Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and trainings as directed by Cedar Counseling & Wellness.

Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the good will and reputation of Cedar Counseling & Wellness.

Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.

Other duties which may by assigned by Cedar Counseling & Wellness.