Remote Primary Therapist

Virtual Primary Therapist

Be a part of a soul-hearted approach to healing. Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders. We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

What You'll Do: As a Virtual Primary Therapist at Alsana, you will provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders. You will assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans.

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.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits That Support You At Alsana, we believe in taking care of the people who make our mission possible. Eligible team members enjoy a supportive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and growth, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options (Cigna nationwide; Kaiser available in CA)

HSA plans with employer contributions

FSA Healthcare and Dependent Care plan options

Generous PTO, sick time, Covid Time, and 6 paid holidays

Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)

Continuing education stipend for eligible roles

Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity

LifeMart employee discount program

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.