Part-Time Adolescent Therapist – Eating Disorders

Part-Time Adolescent Therapist – Eating Disorders
📍 Miami, FL | Adolescent Wellness Academy
⏳ Part-Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚫 No Weekends | Compensation Based on Experience

Adolescent Wellness Academy is seeking a Part-Time Adolescent Therapist with specialized expertise in Eating Disorders to join our Miami team. This role focuses on providing targeted, evidence-based treatment for adolescents struggling with eating disorders in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Individual and Family Therapy: Provide specialized therapy for eating disorders, incorporating structured treatment plans addressing food-related anxieties, body image concerns, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Group Facilitation: Lead structured eating disorder groups, including psychoeducation on nutrition and body image, skills-based DBT and CBT-E interventions, and meal support when needed.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with registered dietitians, psychiatrists, medical staff, and families to ensure a comprehensive, team-based treatment approach.
• Family-Based Treatment (FBT) Implementation: Support parents and caregivers in the re-nourishment and recovery process, educating them on their vital role in treatment.
• Meal & Food Exposure Therapy: Facilitate therapeutic meal support sessions and exposure therapy to help adolescents rebuild a healthy relationship with food.
• Crisis & Risk Assessment: Monitor medical and psychological risk factors related to eating disorders, including weight stabilization, suicidal ideation, and self-harm behaviors.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, and insurance guidelines.

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

✔ Licensed Clinician in Florida (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) with experience in eating disorder treatment.
✔ Preferred Certifications: Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP, training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) or CBT-E for eating disorders.
✔ Experience in Eating Disorder Treatment Settings: PHP, IOP, or residential treatment experience preferred.
✔ Strong Knowledge of Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Interventions: Proficiency in CBT-E, FBT, DBT for eating disorders, ACT, and somatic approaches.
✔ Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary setting that includes dietitians, psychiatrists, and medical professionals.
✔ Compassionate & Non-Diet Approach: Familiarity with Health at Every Size (HAES), Intuitive Eating, and trauma-informed care is highly preferred.

🌟 Why Join Us?

At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we are dedicated to providing adolescents with a structured, evidence-based approach to eating disorder recovery in a compassionate and family-focused environment. Our program integrates:

• Comprehensive Eating Disorder Treatment: We combine medical, nutritional, and psychological support to address the complexities of eating disorders.
• Family-Centered Care: Our treatment emphasizes parental involvement and family-based interventions to create lasting change.
• Structured Support: Our program provides a safe and therapeutic environment that fosters recovery through group therapy, experiential activities, and nutritional rehabilitation.
• Collaborative & Growth-Oriented Team: Work alongside experienced eating disorder specialists, medical staff, and licensed dietitians who are passionate about helping adolescents heal.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families as they navigate the path to recovery.