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