Mental Health Therapist - Eating Disorder, Outpatient

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!

Compensation Range: $66,560 - $70,000 per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

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

• 401(k) 
• 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
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Mental Health Therapist assists and supports clients from admission through discharge. The Program Therapist provides clinical assessments and contributes insightful, practical and meaningful information to the development of treatment plans. He/she orients new clients to the treatment program and makes introductions to the staff and other program participants. As a member of the treatment team, the Program Therapist meets weekly in collaborative fashion with the treatment team to discuss cases. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a caseload
• Responsible for the case management of the patient record, including assessments, individual treatment plan based on patient’s needs, session notes, discharge plan and clinical discharge summary
• Facilitation of process and psychoeducation groups
• Responsible for family and social support involvement and documenting in patient record
• Mental Health Therapist Attends weekly treatment team and/or clinical meetings
• Serves as a liaison with multidisciplinary treatment team
• Mental Health Therapist Participates in company trainings, webinars, individual and group supervision, and related meetings
• Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA privacy rules
• Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Compensation Range: $66,560 - $70,000 per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

This is a full-time position that will work Monday- Friday at one of our outpatient programs. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

• Master or Doctorate degree in relevant field

• AMFT, ACSW, APCC or LMFT, LCSW, LPCC

• Experience working in behavioral healthcare

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.