Eating Disorders Clinical Therapist - Contractual

Eating Disorders Clinical Outpatient Therapist

New Oakland Family Centers offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Position Summary The Eating Disorders Clinical Outpatient Therapist plays a critical role within the specialized Eating Disorders Program titled CERV (Comprehensive Eating Recovery Vision), encompassing a broad range of clinical responsibilities and ensuring the highest quality of care for consumers who have eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorders, and is committed to fostering recovery and well-being through evidence-based practices within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Desired Skills

• Strong multitasking, self-motivational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families following a person-centered approach in accordance to the Agency's policies and procedures.
• Provides assessments, intakes, individual, family and/or group therapy as needed in accordance with professional standards and policies/procedures of the facility.
• Maintains documentation and case files within electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with clinic's policies and procedures.
• Completes Utilization Review assignments including but not limited to obtaining authorizations for services provided.
• Assists in collection of any possible copayments, coinsurances and deductibles from assigned consumers at the time of services are rendered.
• Attends monthly administrative/clinical meetings.
• Actively participates as a positive member of the clinic environment.
• Maintains good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
• Completes all recommended continuing education and other requirements to maintain licensure.
• Stays current with updated research and best practices.
• Fulfills all initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Staff are expected to maintain a professional appearance and be prepared for active engagement with consumers.
• This role requires extended periods of remaining in a stationary position during HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person sessions and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as bending and reaching. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed.
• The workspace must maintain a quiet and professional environment including minimizing noise and distractions to ensure a safe, confidential and supportive atmosphere for consumers in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
• The position involves prolonged active listening and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• The role may require moving within the office or traveling between locations to fulfill job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered based on individual needs. Staff are to dress professionally at all times and will need to be prepared to be actively involved with consumers.