Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field required., One year of experience in the field of behavioral health is necessary., Knowledge regarding supervision of others is essential., Competence in virtual delivery of therapeutic treatment is required..

Key responsibilities:

Maintain each client’s physical and psychological safety at all times.

Complete accurate documentation of observations and notify supervisors of any unusual findings.

Provide one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist.

Lead meal groups and facilitate sessions for Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients.

Job description

The Company

Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with multiple locations nationwide, we provide superior and committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning “all” or “total health,” Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients’ full well-being. We address the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients’ needs and outcomes.

The Role

As a Direct Care Staff on Alsana’s Virtual team, you will be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary mental health environment that supports our therapists, dietitians, and nurses in achieving their discipline specific treatment plans. You will perform all role responsibilities in virtual space, utilizing a compliant, web-based platform and electronic medical record system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety at all times including assigned tasks, e.g. recording meals, documenting progress from group sessions, and following emergency protocols
Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor of any unusual findings, e.g. unexcused absences, concerning client behaviors, refusing meals, etc
Documents patient progress per procedure
Ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notifies the nurse and interdisciplinary team members per program policy
Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client’s plan of care
Assists clients with nutritional and dietary/meal support as indicated by the facility’s nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan
Leads meal groups and participates in eating meals with clients
Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups for Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients. Participates in an evening and weekend group rotation
Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required.
One year of experience in the field of behavioral health
Knowledge regarding supervision of others
Knowledge and competence regarding virtual delivery of therapeutic treatment

BENEFITS

Comprehensive Benefits for full time staff