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Primary Therapist PRN - OR

Within Health Provider Services, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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This position is 100% remote. PRN opportunities available.

About the role The Per Diem Therapist is an integral part of the primary care treatment team. They will manage clients with medical and eating disorder concerns. This includes providing skill training through patient education strategies and developing specific behavioral/therapeutic treatment plans for patients. The Consulting Therapist will assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating clients.

*MUST BE LICENSED IN (OREGON)*

What you’ll do

Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients

Diagnose and treat mental health disorders with the utmost compassion, integrity, and commitment to excellence

Create and update individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances

Conduct individual and family therapy

Provide individualized therapeutic and experiential opportunities for client

Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and coordinate and arrange services needed on a patient-by-patient basis

Conduct group therapy sessions according to program schedule

Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress

Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality

Communicate regularly with outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care

Attend staff and treatment team meetings to consult on individual cases

Qualifications

Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

Must be a fully-licensed counselor, therapist or social worker that is able to practice independently in the state(s) licensed

Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders and disordered eating

Must be empathic, genuine, self-aware and competent

Must take initiative, demonstrate sound judgment and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time management skills

Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), experiential therapies, family therapy, mindfulness and/or other modalities is desirable

It is required that the psychotherapist demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity towards issues of cultural diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, weight, and size

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time

Must be able to operate a computer and navigate an application within a smart‑phone & / or tablet

This position conducts telehealth visits. The candidate must be able to converse with clients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner

Vision required to see computer monitor and smartphone/tablet

This is a work-from-home position. Work should be performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise

The pay range for this role is:

60 - 75 USD per hour (Remote (Portland, Oregon, US))

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