Primary Therapist

Overview

Associate Licensed candidates encouraged to apply! (ACSW, ASW, AMFT, APC)

Schedules available:
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm OR Sunday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm

At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic.

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity all essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible and that includes you.

• Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet)
• Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
• Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
• Attends weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
• Assists direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
• Participates in meals and snacks with clients as assigned.
• Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times.
• Provides “check-ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
• Provides “on-call” coverage during assigned times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline (ALC, LCSW, LPC, PhD)
• Two years’ recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties

• Medical plans
  • (Anthem BCBS nationwide; Kaiser also available in CA)
• Dental & Vision (Guardian)
• HSA Plans with Company Contribution
• FSA Medical, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Plan Options
• Generous PTO, sick time, COVID time, & 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) – eligible after 60 days
• Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
• Continuing education stipend (position-specific, after 6 months)
• Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D and Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Insurances – Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity
• Life Mart employee discounts
• Free meals & snacks (position-specific)

Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.