Reasons Program Therapist

Responsibilities

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking therapists, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients for our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six‑bed houses in the Pasadena and Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area.

The Role involves providing individual, family and group therapy to residents with a primary eating disorder diagnosis. The successful candidate will function as part of a treatment team, delivering high‑quality care alongside the psychiatrist, registered dietitian, medical staff and dedicated support service staff in a milieu environment.

• Master’s Degree required from an accredited college or university, in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or a related mental health field preferred.
• Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and strong clinical assessment skills, preferred. Those with experience in the eating disorder field are highly encouraged to apply. In lieu of experience specialized education and training may be acceptable.
• We will provide training for caring, compassionate and interested hires. IAEDP‑approved supervision is available for those pursing their Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credentials.
• May be required to work Saturdays.
• Bilingual (Spanish) Highly Preferred

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• A pathway to CEDS certification
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation

Your passion, inspiration and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

We provide a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery.

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