Job Description

The Eating Disorder Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy to patients diagnosed with eating disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID) within a multidisciplinary team framework. The clinician collaborates closely with medical staff, dietitians, and other behavioral health providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address both the psychological and medical complexities of eating disorders.

• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for patients seeking behavioral health services to determine need for treatment of eating disorders.
• Complete and analyze evidenced based screening tools and assessments.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy (e.g., CBT-E, DBT, FBT/Maudsley Approach).
• Along with patient, develop treatment plans for patient, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s),with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of eating disorder concerns.
• Engages families and caregivers in treatment planning and psychoeducation.
• Collaborate with dietitians, psychiatrists, medical providers, and nursing staff to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of eating disorders.
• Meets with supervisor for clinical supervision, participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
• Advocates for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Completes all mandatory AHS trainings and competencies as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications -

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling
• LCSW or LPC license required.
• 1-2 years' experience with eating disorder patient population required.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as CBT-E, DBT and FBT
• Understanding of medical and psychiatric comorbidities commonly associated with eating disorders
• Bilingual a plus

Competencies -

• Demonstrate considerable expertise in the area of eating disorders.
• Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration between supervisor(s), dieticians, physicians and psychiatric providers.
• Understanding of the medical and nutritional aspects of eating disorders is beneficial.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, patient centered goals, utilizes evidence based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
• Can build rapport and trust quickly with a range of patients, uses active listening skills, reflective statements and nonjudgemental language, conveys understanding and acceptance without reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
• Maintains clear, timely and accurate clinical notes that meet legal and departmental standards, manages caseload effectively.
• Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships.

About Us

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife(r) program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet(r) recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
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About the Team

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

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