Eating Disorder Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Kahm Center for Eating Disorders is expanding! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Eating Disorder Therapist to join our team at Kahm Center for Eating Disorders in Burlington, VT. As a therapist at our center, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with eating disorders. We are looking to hire a therapist, passionate about treating eating disorders, to join our New Child and Adolescents eating disorder program.

Group sizes are intentionally kept small to ensure clinical excellence. This close-knit environment allows everyone to know each other well, fostering real relationships and friendships among patients. It is heartwarming to sit and eat with them, listening to their laughter and the encouragement they share with one another. We maintain this small and intimate setting because we believe it is optimal for achieving positive outcomes. This is very much a role where you will be on a tight knit team working closely with colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients with eating disorders
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Stay up to date on current research and best practices in eating disorder treatment
• Support and educate clients' families and loved ones
• Facilitate groups with expertise, demonstrating the ability to engage, set limits, and monitor the group process
• Complete clinical paperwork, progress notes, and group notes in a timely and accurate fashion
• Conduct or help in the facilitation of the Utilization Review in a timely fashion to ensure payment.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Licensed or license-eligible as a therapist in the state of Vermont
• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic and compassionate demeanor
• Availability to work some evenings

About us:

The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders is a small entirely family-owned and operated by the Kahms (Mother and Son), cherishing the intimate, familial atmosphere we foster. Our office, located in the beautifully renovated Chace Mills building in Burlington, offers beautiful views of the Winooski River. The space features wood floors, exposed brick walls, and comfortable couches, all contributing to its charming, homely ambiance.