Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Eating Disorder Therapist

Job Title: ED Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In person or hybrid (Champaign, IL)

Position Summary:

Full time Eating Disorder Therapist needed to provide care to clients across various settings, including in person and virtual environments for outpatient, IOP and PHP patients. Preference will be given to candidates with the (CEDS) credential, reflecting advanced expertise in treating eating disorders. ED Therapist must have strong understanding of disordered eating and body image concerns, and a commitment to delivering trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care. The therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy to patients across the lifespan struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments with a focus on eating disorder symptomatology.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy (e.g., FBT, DBT, ACT, IFS) for eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.
• Document all clinical interactions in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with legal, ethical, and agency guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation and team meetings.
• Provide group therapy sessions as appropriate within our IOP or outpatient programs.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and uphold ethical guidelines consistent with licensure.
• Monitor patient safety and clinical acuity, escalating care as necessary.
• Remain up to date on current best practices in eating disorder treatment through CEUs, training, and supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Active clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to Health at Every Size (HAES), trauma-informed care, and cultural humility

Preferred Qualifications:

• CEDS/CEDS-C credential or interest in pursuing
• Experience with Family-Based Treatment (FBT) or Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Experience working with adolescents and families
• Minimum 1 year of experience treating eating disorders in outpatient, IOP, or higher levels of care

Compensation & Benefits:

$40/$45 per hour based on experience paid bi-weekly

Full-time: PTO, CEU-sponsored events, and eligibility for health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid holiday closure from December 25 – January 1 based on average weekly hours

KC Eating Disorder Clinic is a healthcare facility that specializes in high quality, size inclusive eating disorder care.

Company Description

KC Eating Disorder Clinic is a healthcare facility that specializes in high quality, size inclusive eating disorder care.