Therapist

Job description

Must be LPC or LCSW OR at least eligible for PLPC or LMSW license in state of Missouri. Licensure supervision available! Essential Competencies, Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitates group therapy and meal therapy weekly. Influences others to act in support of therapy. Ensures others grasp the purpose and benefits of the therapy. Tailors therapy sessions to the specific patient therapy group. - Maintains a group culture that ensures the safety of patients, which includes upholding the group expectations identified in the Patient Handbook. - Follows the group schedule, including starting and ending groups on time. - Develops, revises, and implements modules for group therapy, particularly as therapist learns new techniques, theories, etc. relevant to the group topic. - Provides support to patients during meal therapy, including assisting patients in setting meal goals, redirecting rituals or inappropriate behavior. - Facilitates post meal group, including assisting patients in processing struggles, identifying risks for ED behaviors, and assisting patients in identifying alternative coping strategies. - Communicates regularly with Direct Care staff regarding specific patient ne...