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Part-Time Adolescent Therapist Eating Disorders
Miami, FL | Adolescent Wellness Academy
Part-Time | 3 Days of Availability from 11:00 AM 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
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 one to two eating disorder/body image-focused therapy groups, incorporating evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or Relapse Prevention.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with registered dietitians, psychiatrists, medical staff, and families to ensure a comprehensive, team-based treatment approach.
- 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) OR Master's-level therapist actively pursuing licensure with direct eating disorder treatment experience
Preferred Certifications: Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP, training in 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, CBT-E, DBT for eating disorders, ACT, Intuitive Care, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Health at Every Size (HAES) & Non-Diet Approach: Committed to a weight-inclusive, compassionate, and recovery-oriented treatment model.
Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary setting that includes dietitians, clinicians, and medical professionals.
Ability to Engage Adolescents: Skilled in creating an interactive, supportive, and structured group therapy environment tailored to teens.
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.
