Prelude, located in Corvallis,Oregon, provides evidenced-based, trauma and anti-oppression informed eating disorder treatment in an outpatient setting for adults, adolescents and families. We offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient (OP) and individual services. At Prelude, we believe that people in recovery come in all shapes and sizes and that all bodies deserve to be nourished and experience acceptance. We create a nurturing, accepting community where clients can start their recovery journey in a supportive environment. Prelude is a growing business looking for employees who are eager to grow and develop with us. At Prelude, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are woven into everything we do. We believe that everyone with an eating disorder has a right to access care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, or any other aspect of their identity or backround. We hope to approach this with a culture of humility, as well as an understanding that we are responsible for our own learning.We work to be open to feedback when we make mistakes, and are committed to putting meaningful action behind these sentiments.
Description
As a therapist at Prelude, you will be a part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that cares deeply about our clients and our communities. You will work either with our adult program or with our FBT-informed adolescent program serving clients 13 and up and their families. You will develop each client’s individualized treatment plan in conjunction with our dietitians and work with our interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. Prelude structured programs will be conducted in the late afternoon and evenings Monday through Thursday. Therapists will schedule individual and family sessions with clients outside of those hours.
Working with eating disorders requires the ability and willingness for deep self-inquiry and self care. Making sure we can do this work for all people struggling with eating disorders means taking on the difficult task of examining our own perspectives and biases. At Prelude, we create a culture that values each of us and encourages and challenges us to be the best we can be for ourselves and our clients,We are looking for people who want to be part of a team dedicated to doing their own work so we can make a difference in the lives of our clients and our communities.
Important skills for the position:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to build positive therapeutic alliances with clients and their families
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Patience and compassion when dealing with clients as well as co-workers
Responsibilities:
Facilitate initial evaluation with ability to assess and diagnose.
Facilitate groups with expertise, demonstrating ability to engage, set limits and monitor group process
Familiarity with various treatment modalities and proficiency in some including, but not limited to DBT,CBT,FBT and CBT-e
Facilitate mindfulness groups
Provide individual and family therapy to clients with eating and co-occurring disorders using evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally competent interventions
Utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach for the care and treatment of clients
Develop treatment plans in conjunction with treatment team
Participate and engage in weekly individual and group supervision with curiosity and an open mind and heart
Actively participate in weekly staff and treatment team meetings
Demonstrate leadership in assuring quality of programing including curriculum development and group implementation
Document in the EHR all assessments, counseling and education services, referrals, and follow-ups in the client’s clinical record within 48 hours of service
Manage crises and high-risk events following procedure and utilizing appropriate clinical interventions
Provide therapeutic meal support, while modeling a healthy relationship with food
Be creative in therapeutic interventions to include homework assignments, community resources, etc.
Utilize between-session messaging to support clients and communicate with the treatment team through Prelude’s EHR system
Maintain patient confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
For our adolescent program, knowledge of Family Based Treatment and an ability and interest in working with families
Comply with organizational, state and federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in clinical counseling or related discipline, at minimum
State license or Licensed associate in a counseling field (LPC,LMFT,LCSW etc)
Experience working with a variety of eating disorder diagnoses and clients,
13+ years of age preferred
Have knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion practices
Maintain an active license to practice in Oregon
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $105,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, licensing and experience.
Benefits:
Prelude offers a health care benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance and paid time off. Prelude will facilitate the Oregon Saves Retirement Plan for employees who choose to participate.
We are committed to creating a safe, rich, diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, size, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a criminal history check and applicants are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Salary
$70,000 - $105,000 per year