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Program Director / Primary Therapist
Posted 11.17.08

Shoreline Center for Eating Disorder Treatment, located in the beachside community of Long Beach, CA is recruiting a full time Program Director / Primary Therapist to oversee the daily administration of our PHP and IOP programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitation of intake and admissions process
• Program development and improvement from both clinical and fiscal perspectives. Fine tuning of program policies and procedures in anticipation of accreditation
• Oversight of the utilization review process, and program compliance issues, and clinical documentation standards.
• Collaborates directly with Executive / Clinical Director in program implementation standards
• Direct patient care, including the facilitation of individual, group and family therapy
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting, as well as ongoing communication with outside referral sources and providers

Qualifications include:

• Must be a California licensed clinician, and or possess current licensed eligible status for the State of California.
• Must have 4 plus years of program management experience, some of which must include direct patient/client services.
• 4 plus years of eating disorder treatment experience in an Eating Disorder Treatment facility
• Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Interpersonal Therapy, Expressive Therapies
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills

At Shoreline Center, you will be joining a compassionate and dedicated team of professionals. We aspire to provide excellence in individualized treatment, in a warm and nurturing setting. For immediate consideration, please fax resume to (562) 856-2370 or email to Rachel@shoreline-eatingdisorders.com. Also, please see our website www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com for more details regarding our programs and treatment philosophies.

We are looking to fill this position immediately.  Compensation is based on experience.

Outpatient Social Worker/Counselor
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Posted 11.10.08

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a 353-bed facility is among the most comprehensive free-standing, pediatric academic medical centers in the nation. Children’s provides care for pediatric patients at all acuity levels including the most critically ill and injured, with approximately 750,000 outpatient visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually.

This position is responsible for the clinical assessment, mental health treatment and clinical care of children, adolescents and their families. This individual is responsible for the ability to use individual, group, family, and child guidance and parent-child therapy modalities appropriately, flexibly, and creatively. The Outpatient Social Worker/Counselor will also possess the ability to provide interventions in the school setting, natural environment and other community facilities. This individual will provide culturally competent services in all areas.

A Master's or doctorate in social worker, counseling, psychology or related field is required.

Other requirements:

• Lisw, lpcc, or psychology Ohio licensure or immediate eligibility for Ohio licensure
• Training and experience working with clients (adolescents preferred) with eating disorders
• Desire and aptitude to learn and practice evidence-based mental health interventions
• An ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team including working collaboratively with other eating disorder treatment providers outside of behavioral health
• Willingness to commit to a flexible work schedule including some evening appointments
• Willingness to treat adolescents with non-eating disorder mental health issues as required
• Excellent communication or interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, families and community professionals

 
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: www.NationwideChildrens.org.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Therapist (Part-time)
Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders of Northeastern New York
Posted 10.13.08

The Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders of NENY is funded through the New York State Department of Health, with clinical services provided by Albany Medical College and Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital.  The mission of the Center is to serve those affected by the complex issues associated with eating disorders by providing best practices and a seamless continuum of care so that each individual is given the opportunity to heal the body, mind, and spirit.

The Center is seeking a part time therapist to join our treatment team in Albany, New York, working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.  The position offers the opportunity to work with patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  The qualified candidate must have a current NYS license and experience in the treatment of eating disorders. 

Clinical responsibilities include individual therapy, group facilitation, clinical assessments, insurance reviews, participation in daily rounds and weekly team treatment meetings, and outreach and education programs to professionals and the community.  Administrative duties include program development and implementation.

This is a part time position, with potential for full time status, with salary and benefits commensurate with experience and skills.  To apply for the position, please email your letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Joan Ostrow, Project Director at ostrowj2@mail.amc.edu.  If you have questions, please call Joan directly at 518-452-3028.

Eating Disorder Research Program Positions
Posted 10.2.08

The University of California, San Diego Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program is seeking eating disorders colleagues for the opening of our new day treatment program in La Jolla, CA. We will be providing care for a group of around 10 individuals, providing treatment 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. We are hoping to bring on four new positions as soon as possible including a psychology technician, intake coordinator, and program manager. Please feel free to email us expressing your interest to kgchurch@ucsd.edu.

Psychology Technician
The psychology technician will assist the program manager and program therapist in the day treatment program. Their duties would include supervising patients during meals, office/administration help, and patient group care. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or higher required, preferably with knowledge or interests in eating disorders. We will provide training in working with patients in the program.

Intake Clinician
The intake clinician will help direct patients to the correct treatment and research programs that our clinic provides. They will act as a liaison between clinicians, researchers, and patients. A licensed therapist is required (LSW, MFT, PhD, PsyD) with the ability to employ their experience and background in therapy to assess, evaluate, and realize patient needs. Eating Disorder knowledge and past work in a health care setting required. Full time needed.

Eating Disorder Therapist
Eligible candidates will possess a Masters in behavioral sciences therapy, social work, or more (MFT, SW, PhD, PsyD), with experience in eating disorders treatment. Will provide treatment for day program patients under supervision of program manager. Expect several years of experience in therapy for mental health setting. Full time required.

Program Manager
Program manager would preferably have business and psychology counseling experience (MBA, PhD, PsyD, MFT, LSW). Would be in charge of running the day treatment program and all duties coinciding with administration. Full time required.

Medical Director
Posted 09.26.08

Medical Director  For Highly Respected Eating Disorders Program In An Ideal Location
Dallas, Texas

As medical director of the Eating Disorders Program at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, you will lead a very successful multidisciplinary program. You will oversee the care of patients in the 16-bed, free-standing day hospital and patients who are admitted to the inpatient unit. A highly skilled team is already in place to provide excellent care and to facilitate a smooth transition as you take on the director's role. You will also have the opportunity to follow patients who have completed the treatment program. If you have an interest in doing cutting edge research, you will find strong support for your endeavors, but research is not a requirement of the position.

Because you will be based at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, your daily routine will be convenient and efficient. Located just north of downtown Dallas, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is the flagship of the Presbyterian system and part of Texas Health Resources. THR is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and has been recognized for their outstanding work environment. In March 2007, the Dallas Business Journal named THR one of the Dallas-Fort Worth's "Best Places to Work." Hospital & Health Networks, the journal of the American Hospital Association commended THR for being among nation's "100 Most Wired" companies for the seventh time in eight years in their July 2006 issue. And in 2005, THR was included in a listing of the largest and most innovative uses of information technology on the InformationWeek 500.

Dallas is known for its beauty, culture, architecture, nightlife, and entertainment. The city's new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers you a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

Contact Kelly Stuckhoff
800-678-7858, x64507 or e-mail kstruckhoff@cejkasearch.com
ID#30627C83
For addition opportunities, career advice, or up-to-date compensation information, please visit our website at www.cejkasearch.com.

Program Coordinator
Posted 09.26.08

The Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator for the Eating Disorder Program. The program currently provides multidisciplinary outpatient services to men and women with eating disorders. These include individual, group and family therapy; nutritional counseling and planning; psychiatric consultation; medication management; and medical monitoring. The PRI is one of ten such institutes in the United States, and has been established as one of six Centers of Excellence at UAMS. In the winter of 2008, it is scheduled to move into a newly-built facility which will integrate clinical services, research, and education. This facility will include both outpatient and inpatient programs, and will allow for expansion of the Eating Disorder Program to include more comprehensive services, including intensive outpatient services, partial hospitalization, and inpatient treatment. Visit the UAMS Department of Psychiatry website at http://www.uams.edu/psych/ for more information.

Responsibilities:
The Program Coordinator oversees daily program functions and works with the Medical Director to provide administrative, financial, and clinical oversight of all clinical care activities provided by program staff. Works with administrative support staff to coordinate pre-admission screening, scheduling, prior authorization and transfer/referral to other programs as needed. Works with departmental administrative leadership to develop and implement program policies and procedures; to address staffing needs, including recruiting, hiring, and training of new clinical and administrative staff; and to gather, analyze and disseminate financial information as well as help prepare budgets and provide routine financial oversight. Financial oversight includes the review of financial viability of new program development and monitoring existing programs for continuation and/or expansion. In addition, the Program Coordinator provides direct mental health services including but not limited to diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention to clients with eating disorders, as well as to a general adolescent and young adult population at UAMS Programs for Young Adults, which serves clients ages 14 to 24.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, plus two (2) years experience working directly with adolescents, young adults, and their families in a mental health or social services setting. Experience working directly with clients with eating
disorders preferred. Experience in mental health program management a plus. LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPE, or other mental health licensure.

Please apply online at https://jobs.uams.edu/ (Position # 50001630)

Office of Human Resources & Employee Services: 501-686-5650.

UAMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurse Manager
Posted 09.16.08

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders in Wickenburg, Arizona is expanding with the opening of a new 24 bed inpatient facility.  Rosewood’s success for over a decade is based on their ability to treat severe eating disorders with an intensive, medically sophisticated, interdisciplinary program.  The state-of-the-art building will house male and female adult patients and the medical department.  Rosewood is located on a serene
12 acre campus in the beautiful Sonoran desert, 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, AZ; Rosewood is JCAHO accredited and is the only ED treatment center in AZ that accepts insurances. Visit our website at www.rosewoodranch.com for more information.

With Rosewood’s expansion come exciting and fulfilling employment opportunities:

NURSE MANAGER
Summary of Major Functions:
Participates as a working manager with being regularly scheduled time on the unit.  The Nurse Manager ensures the unit is appropriately staffed at all times and maintains a working knowledge of unit needs through regularly scheduled time on the unit.  Will provide direction and guidance to the nursing staff, to ensure delivery of the best possible nursing care utilizing knowledge skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.  Also a working knowledge of Phlebotomy, IV’s, NG, and Feeding Tubes.  Seeks to ensure collaboration between nursing, physicians and other clinical practioners under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications:
An RN, graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice, including medical surgical experience, and at least two (2) of these in an inpatient eating disorder or psychiatric setting.  One (1) year in a supervisory capacity.  Registered and currently licensed to practice in the state of Arizona.

Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and education/credentials.  Rosewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K and potential relocation assistance.
To apply for one the above positions, please submit a cover letter along with a current resume to Kit Exum, Director of Human Resources, 36075 S.Rincon Road, Wickenburg, AZ 85390, or via email kit.exum@rosewoodranch.com

Primary Therapists (2) and Family Therapist
Posted 09.16.08

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders in Wickenburg, Arizona is expanding with the opening of a new 24 bed inpatient facility.  Rosewood’s success for over a decade is based on their ability to treat severe eating disorders with an intensive, medically sophisticated, interdisciplinary program.  The state-of-the-art building will house male and female adult patients and the medical department.  Rosewood is located on a serene
12 acre campus in the beautiful Sonoran desert, 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, AZ; Rosewood is JCAHO accredited and is one of the only ED treatment centers in AZ that accepts insurances. Visit our website at www.rosewoodranch.com for more information.

With Rosewood’s expansion come exciting and fulfilling employment opportunities:

Primary Therapists (2)
Eligible candidates will possess a Masters or Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related field in addition to at least one (1) year professional experience in a related field required.  Preferred candidates will be currently licensed independently or by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a professional counselor, marriage and family counselor, social worker or an associate counselor working towards licensure.  We will consider a Therapist who is license-eligible, but does not have an LAC or LIC as long as proof of license application is provided within 30 days of hire in accordance with AZ state and JCAHO standards.

Family Therapist
Eligible candidates will possess a Masters degree in behavioral sciences or related field.  Three (3) years experience in counseling families preferred.  Working knowledge of family systems therapy required.

Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and education/credentials.  Rosewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K and potential relocation assistance.

To apply for one the above positions, please submit a cover letter along with a current resume to Kit Exum, Director of Human Resources, 36075 S.Rincon Road, Wickenburg, AZ 85390, or via email kit.exum@rosewoodranch.com

Registered Dietitian
Posted 09.16.08

Shoreline Center for Eating Disorder Treatment, in Long Beach, CA, which offers  a partial hospital / day treatment program, intensive outpatient program, Satori House an Extended Care Residential facility as well as  individual outpatient services, is seeking a part-time (16 – 20 hrs) dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary treatment team dedicated to facilitating excellence in eating disorder treatment. 

Responsibilities
 As the Registered Dietitian for our facility, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the factors, which influence the nutritional status of patients.  Then, using these factors develop individualized meal plans where appropriate. Daily responsibilities also include: participating in team assessments, supporting patients and staff with guidelines for meal preparations and outings, assisting patients with meal planning and proper portioning, developing and facilitating a nutrition groups including an ongoing intuitive eating group. Individual will also provide nutrition therapy for outpatient clients and all clients in Shoreline programming. Additional responsibilities will also include:  menu planning and budgeting as well as supervision of diet techs.  At Shoreline we adopt the philosophy of assisting our patients to understand and ultimately implement Intuitive Eating skills as they progress in their recovery.

Requirements
The right candidate will be registered with the American Dietetics Association, and have professional experience in eating disorder treatment. Knowledge of Intuitive Eating concepts necessary.  Must also be flexible, compassionate while being able to maintain professional boundaries.  Some evening hours required.  This position is part-time 16-20 hour job.

For more information on our programs, please see www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com

For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary expectations  to Rachel Levi, Clinical Director at:

Rachel@shoreline-eatingdisorders.com

Please put RD in the subject line.
 
Rachel Levi, MFT
Clinical Director
Shoreline Center for Eating Disorder Treatment
www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com
562. 434-6007
Long Beach, CA

Social Worker - Adult Eating Disorders Program, Mental Health Department
Credit Valley Hospital
Temporary Part Time (Approx. One Year)
Posted 09.5.08

At the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, our vision is to be the finest hospital in Canada in the hearts and minds of the people we serve.  Our value-centred leadership is based on respect and a dedication to excellence through understanding individual patient needs and the delivery of compassionate and expert care.  Our 270,000 square foot expansion currently under construction, will house 100 additional inpatient beds, substantially increase in our maternal/child facilities, and expand our cancer treatment resources.

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders Program, the Social Worker will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs as well as work with their family and/or significant others.  The Social Worker will lead psychotherapy groups, provide individual and family therapy, supervise meals and model normal eating behaviour.  The Social Worker will also liase with appropriate community agencies and perform activities required for the effective and efficient operation of the Eating Disorders Program (Inpatient, Day Hospital, and Outpatient).  You are a registered social worker with an M.S.W. from an accredited Faculty of Social Work; membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSW & SSW).  Qualifications include:

• Experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, past trauma and motivational enhancement.
• Experience working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting.
• 5-years experience working in an eating disorders field.
•  Group therapy experience preferred.
•  Family therapy experience required.
•  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
•  Excellent organizational, time management & problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to interact with patients in an empathetic manner.
• Computer knowledge required.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at www.cvh.on.ca by clicking on Career Opportunities. 

The Credit Valley Hospital is a smoke-free environment.  No smoking is permitted within the hospital boundaries.

Unit Director
Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt
Posted 09.5.08

The nationally recognized Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD, has a unique nursing leadership opportunity for a dynamic Unit Director.
Be a part of this exceptional multidisciplinary  team.

The Unit Director will:

• Manage the 24-hour operation of the Inpatient Unit and Partial Hospitalization Program. 
•  Implement the treatment philosophy and goals of the program, in collaboration with the Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and the Medical Directors,
• Be  responsible for the provision of nursing clinical services, based on an understanding of the needs of this challenging patient population,
• Manage the direct nursing patient care provided on the unit;
• Provide state of the art, specialized nursing educational     opportunities     
•  Be responsible for the sound fiscal management of programs and their compliance with the requirements of licensing, regulatory, and accreditation bodies.

Eating Disorders Clinical Position (PhD/PsyD):
NW Eating Disorders & Behavioral Medicine
Posted 08.27.08

NW EATING DISORDERS & BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (www.nwedbmed.com) seeks a Massachusetts licensed Psychologist for halftime position (fulltime possible) in our well established outpatient practice. Our dynamic multidisciplinary clinical team specializes in carefully coordinated treatment for eating disordered individuals, CBT for anxiety & affective disorders, chronic pain and behavioral medicine. Massachusetts licensure required and supervised training in eating disorders treatment, CBT, Cognitive Therapy, DBT, IPT &/or Behavioral Medicine preferred. Supervision provided to develop new clinical skills. Our offices are located in Brookline & Newton, Massachusetts, providing access to college students and community residents over a wide range of the metro-Boston region. Position available Fall 2008. See www.nwedbmed.com for further details about our staff and services.

About Newton-Wellesley Eating Disorders & Behavioral Medicine

Our thirteen member multidisciplinary clinical team, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Clinical Social Workers and a Registered Dietician, specializes in carefully coordinated treatment for eating disordered individuals, CBT for anxiety & affective disorders, chronic pain and behavioral medicine. Staff members specialize in a wide range of clinical and theoretical orientations, including Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Family Systems Treatment and Relational approaches. We strive to remain open to multiple clinical perspectives and treatment modalities, with emphasis on empirically validated treatments, when available. Our goal is to maintain an open, supportive clinical dialog among staff and with our patients, in order to engage with and develop the most effective treatment plans for our diverse patient populations. We offer individual consultation, individual psychotherapy, couples & family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacologic treatment, nutritional counseling and intensive case coordination to individuals 18 years of age and older.

To apply:

Please bring this position to the attention of appropriate candidates. To apply, please mail CV (hardcopy only) & cover letter to Perry L. Belfer, Ph.D., Director, NWEDBMED, 1101 Beacon St, Suite 8 East, Brookline, MA 02446. For further information about this position see www.nwedbmed.com or email perry_belfer@hms.harvard.edu (inquiries only please).