Newport Academy is a gender-specific, comprehensive residential treatment program for adolescents suffering from mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues. The program combines the key elements essential in effectively treating adolescent girls and boys with substance abuse, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. As compared with adults, adolescents have higher rates of dual diagnosis and developmental differences. Adolescent treatment needs can be challenging and often involves more comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approaches. At Newport Academy, we deliver a highly individualized, holistic approach to treatment where psychological, biological, spiritual, social and educational needs are continually assessed and revised throughout the treatment process.

The Eating Disorder Therapist will be focused on the healing and recovery of our clients through individual, family and group therapy. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Therapist will also be part of the treatment team to verify that the client is addressing the underlying issues and actively progressing in his or her recovery, with an overall goal of abstinence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individual, family, and group therapy 

• Clinical documentation

• Collaboration with treatment team

• On-call responsibilities

• Maintaining the structure and consistency of the program 

• Ability to take initiative 

• Participation in trainings, education, and staff activities

Work Schedule: Hours Flexible, Days Preferred, Sunday - Thursday

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT

• Experience in working with clients with eating disorders

• Experience in working with adolescents

• Individual and/or family counseling experience

Experience or Knowledge of:

• Intuitive Eating
• Co-occurring Disorders
• Residential treatment environment

A DEFINITE PLUS:  

Additional training or experience in Holistic treatment and/or lifestyle approach