Lead Therapist, Eating Disorders - Residential

Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through IADEP
• Training in best practices for telehealth
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The Lead Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned. The Lead Therapist works collaboratively with other key facility leadership and is responsible for directing and supporting the clinical staff. 

The Lead Therapist

• Works with Regional Clinical Director to ensure high quality of clinical care.
• Facilitates weekly treatment team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication, including proper oversight of patient progress and ensures a team approach is being utilized.
• Trains all new clinical employees within their scope and coordinates training with clinical team members.
• Provides support to milieu staff to ensure patients are receiving the highest level of clinical care, at all times.
• Facilitates clinical training for site staff throughout the year.
• Maintains a patient caseload as dictated by census and assigns cases based upon the appropriate clinical match with each therapist.
• Leads or co-leads 3-4 process groups and/or any additional clinically oriented groups every week. Provides oversight of all other groups conducted.
• Assists in admission processes and understands role in ensuring expeditious access to care for those seeking services.
• Ensures clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner throughout the course of treatment & provides clinical documentation for Utilization Reviews as needed.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
• Ensures discharge planning is adequate and complete for all discharging patients.
• Provides on-call support as required by the facility.

This is a full time position at our Eating Disorder program in Addison, TX. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Holds active state license, or license eligible
• Two or more years of experience working in the mental health field, required
• Minimum of two years of experience working with eating disorders, recommended
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.