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We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, the Pacific Northwest’s premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to meeting the needs of children and their families. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients and families we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. If you would like to do some of your best work-your life’s work-Children’s has excellent opportunities waiting for you.

Department: Nutrition Services
Pay: DOE
Hours: Part Time (0.8 FTE), Days
Location: Hospital Main Campus

Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care. Works primarily with teens with eating disorders in inpatient and ambulatory setting with interdisciplinary team. Requires: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics, registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration, Certification with State of Washington and prior experience of at least one year in hospital, clinic or home-care based clinical nutrition. Prefers: Prior pediatric experience, Masters of Science or Public Health with nutrition emphasis, Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CDR) or other specialty credential as relevant to position (Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator).

At Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online. EOE.

Eating Disorders Institute of Methodist Hospital has an opening for a Float Therapist. This position provides float coverage for department wide psychology services and maintains a small outpatient case load. The Float Therapist provides assessment and varying levels of intervention including group and individual psychotherapy, short term treatment, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy. The Eating Disorders Institute provides a full continuum of care through the following programs: inpatient, residential, partial day, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs.

Requirements include Masters Degree in social work, psychology or related field of study with 2 years post licensure experience (LP, LICSW or LMFT). Previous experience with eating disorders and DBT is preferred.

Minneapolis has extensive recreational and cultural activities, including orchestra, theater, professional sports, the Mall of America and a large international airport. Please submit resume to: Jenny Bredeson, Clinician Recruitment, Park Nicollet Health Services, 3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416; email: bredej@parknicollet.com. Phone (952) 993-2804 or toll free (866) 874-3812.

Health Services at Columbia University is currently recruiting for a Registered Dietician who specializes in eating disorders treatment for our multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Team. The qualified applicant must posses expertise in treating the full spectrum of eating disorders. The candidate must also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills along with an ability to work as part of a team. As a member of the Eating Disorder Team, you will provide clinical nutrition services to the university community including direct patient care through individual nutrition counseling, group education, and nutrition education projects; act as a consultant on nutrition issues to healthcare providers and staff; develop in-service education for providers and staff, coordinate specialty education as needed, and participate in the revision and development of nutrition practice guidelines.

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences and/or its equivalent required. Minimum 3 years prior clinical experience in nutrition services preferably with adolescent and young adult populations in university or hospital setting. Applicant must be a Registered Dietician, a member of the American Dietetic Association and Certified by the State of NY as a certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Qualified applicants should apply on line at: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=110240

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

A fast paced, thriving Eating Disorder Outpatient Clinic located in Bellevue needs a Licensed Mental Health Clinician/Therapist.

Some evening work required and experience with leading groups is preferred and must be licensed in the State of Washington for a minimum of 2 years.

The position starts as a .5 FTE and will turn into full time. Health benefits begin at 32 hrs/week. Competitive Salary DOE.

Please send resume and cover letters to Jeanne Wicomb, jwicomb@moorecenterclinic.com

Shoreline Center for Eating Disorder Treatment, in Long Beach, CA, which offers a Partial Hospital/Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, Satori House Extended Care Residential Facility, as well as Individual Outpatient services, is seeking a full-time dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary treatment team dedicated to facilitating excellence in eating disorder treatment

Responsibilities
As the Registered Dietitian for our facility, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the factors which influence the nutritional status of patients. Then using these factors, you will develop individualized meal plans where appropriate. Daily responsibilities include: participating in team assessments, supporting patients and staff with guidelines for meal preparations and outings, assisting patients with meal planning and proper portioning, and developing and facilitating nutrition groups, including an ongoing Intuitive Eating group. You will also provide nutrition therapy for outpatient clients and all clients in Shoreline programming. Additional responsibilities will also include: menu planning and budgeting, as well as supervision of diet techs. At Shoreline we adopt the philosophy of assisting our patients to understand and ultimately implement Intuitive Eating skills as they progress in their recovery.

Requirements
The right candidate will be registered with the American Dietetics Association, and will have professional experience in eating disorder treatment. Knowledge of Intuitive Eating concepts are necessary. Candidate must also be flexible and compassionate while being able to maintain professional boundaries. Some evening hours are required. This position is full-time.

For more information on our programs, please visit www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com

For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary expectations to Rachel Levi, Clinical Director at: Rachel@shoreline-eatingdisorders.com

Please put RD in the email subject line.

At the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, our value-centred leadership is based on respect and a dedication to excellence through understanding individual patient needs and the delivery of compassionate and expert care. These opportunities are part of our enhanced outpatient and inpatient treatment services and our commitment to providing visionary care.

SOCIAL WORKER - EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM - Temporary Full Time (1 year)
You will be responsible for the provision of individual and family assessment; therapy and treatment to adult patients with eating disorders; liaise with community caregivers and physicians for referral, follow-up and shared care; and lead psychoeducational groups.

Qualifications:

• M.S.W. from an accredited Faculty of Social Work; member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSW & SSW); and a registered Social Worker (RSW);
• Experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, past trauma and motivational enhancement, supervising meals and modeling normal eating behaviour.
• Working experience and demonstrated skill in group work.
• Experience with eating disorders as a clinical population is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong psychotherapy skills and experience in a mental health setting.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, please apply to: www.cvh.on.ca and click on Career Opportunities.

The Credit Valley Hosptial is a smoke-free environment. No smoking is permitted within the hospital boundaries.

We stand for TEAMWORK

Be a part of what sets us apart. Sure, hospitals get recognized by the technology they possess. But what they truly take pride in is the committed people they employ. At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, we’re looking for a different kind of healthcare professional. The kind that knows medicine is the priority, but only when accompanied by compassion and respect.

DIETITIAN
You will plan, direct and provide nutrition therapy for an inpatient eating disorder population as well as a general pediatric unit. Additionally, you will liaison between Clinical Nutrition and other departments, participate on interdisciplinary teams and hospital/department committees and may participate in curriculum planning and teaching of dietetic interns and students.

We require a Registered Dietitian or RD eligibility, evidence of continuing professional education and a minimum of 2 years of pediatric hospital experience. Must be CCS paneled.

For information about this opportunity or to apply, please visit Req# 12467 and apply at: www.WeStandForCare.com. We also invite you to contact Louise Laforet at llaforet@stanfordmed.org. Equal Opportunity Employer

www.WeStandForCare.com

NW EATING DISORDERS & BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (www.nwedbmed.com) seeks two Massachusetts licensed Psychologists for halftime positions (fulltime possible) in our well established outpatient practice. Our dynamic multidisciplinary clinical team specializes in carefully coordinated treatment for eating disordered individuals, CBT for anxiety & affective disorders, chronic pain and behavioral medicine. Massachusetts licensure required and supervised training in eating disorders treatment, CBT, Cognitive Therapy, DBT, IPT &/or Behavioral Medicine preferred. Supervision provided to develop new clinical skills. Our offices are located in Brookline & Newton, Massachusetts, providing access to college students and community residents over a wide range of the metro-Boston region. Positions available Spring and Fall 2008. See www.nwedbmed.com for further details about our staff and services.

About Newton-Wellesley Eating Disorders & Behavioral Medicine

Our thirteen member multidisciplinary clinical team, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Clinical Social Workers and a Registered Dietician, specializes in carefully coordinated treatment for eating disordered individuals, CBT for anxiety & affective disorders, chronic pain and behavioral medicine. Staff members specialize in a wide range of clinical and theoretical orientations, including Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Family Systems Treatment and Relational approaches. We strive to remain open to multiple clinical perspectives and treatment modalities, with emphasis on empirically validated treatments, when available. Our goal is to maintain an open, supportive clinical dialog among staff and with our patients, in order to engage with and develop the most effective treatment plans for our diverse patient populations. We offer individual consultation, individual psychotherapy, couples & family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacologic treatment, nutritional counseling and intensive case coordination to individuals 18 years of age and older.

To apply for these positions:

Please bring these positions to the attention of appropriate candidates. To apply, please mail CV (hardcopy only) & cover letter to Perry L. Belfer, Ph.D., Director, NWEDBMED, 1101 Beacon St, Suite 8 East, Brookline, MA 02446. For further details about these positions see www.nwedbmed.com or email perry_belfer@hms.harvard.edu (inquiries only please).

Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, Wis., is seeking a full time therapist to work in their outpatient eating disorders program. We are an outpatient program that treats individuals of all ages for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other related disorders. The eating disorders team is a multi-disciplinary team that works within a general outpatient behavioral health department. A successful candidate will be able to provide individual, group, and family therapy and must be eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin. Experience in eating disorders treatment preferred, but we will train the right candidate. 

Gundersen Lutheran Health System, based in La Crosse, Wis., serves more than 500,000 residents of western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. It is anchored by one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty group practices, a 325-bed teaching hospital with Level II Trauma Center, and more than 45 regional facilities. Specialty outreach, telemedicine, distance learning, digital imaging and other services link Gundersen Lutheran with regional clinics, hospital affiliates and referring providers in a 19-county area.

Gundersen Lutheran has been named a Top 100 organization 12 times in 11 years including Thomson 100 Top Hospitals®: National and Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success and the Top 100 Most Highly Integrated Healthcare Network. In addition, HealthGrades® has awarded Gundersen Lutheran the HealthGrades 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence based on its clinical quality performance.

Gundersen Lutheran Health System offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary and great benefits package.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: www.gundluth.jobs (no hard copy or e-mailed applications or resumes, please).

We support a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through background checks and controlled substance screening. EOE/AA/TTD/LEP

For 15 years the Emily Program has provided exceptional care and treatment for people struggling with eating disorders. The Emily Program provides a personalized, multidisciplinary team approach to healing in a safe, supportive environment.

We are seeking a full-time or part-time dietitian to work with our clients. This position will entail individual, family and group nutrition counseling, supportive eating with clients, intensive program group responsibilities, and will require working two evenings per week until 7:30 pm.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be registered dietitians with Minnesota licensure. We are looking for highly caring people with an interest in eating disorders and strong team, counseling and communication skills. Previous eating disorder or mental health experience preferred, but not required.  

HOW TO APPLY: Please email, fax or mail a cover letter and resume to Meg Brissenden, Human Resources Coordinator, The Emily Program, 2265 Como Avenue, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55108. Fax: 651.379.5276. Email: meg@emilyprogram.com. The position is open until filled. The Emily Program is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about the Emily Program, please visit our website at www.emilyprogram.com.

Primary Therapist
Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Posted 2.26.08

The Eating Disorder Center of Denver in beautiful Colorado is searching for a MA and/or PhD level therapist who is passionate and energetic about the treatment of eating disordered patients.  Primarily responsible for the direction of care of Partial Hospitalization Program patients as part of interdisciplinary team and reports to Tamara Pryor, PhD, Clinical Director and Carolyn Ross, MD, MPH, Medical Director.  Provides individual therapy, case management, group therapy, treatment planning, ensures implementation of the treatment plan in all aspects of programming and plans for a smooth transition and discharge from treatment.  Responsible to document all treatment processes.

The required qualifications for this position are license eligible, Master’s degree in behavioral health field; experience working individually and in groups with eating disordered clients; clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis; and, strong leadership, oral and written communication skills.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please respond to Trish O’Donnell, todonnell@edcdenver.com.

Social Worker – Eating Disorders Program
Atlantic Health
Posted 2.26.08

The Eating Disorders Program at Atlantic Health is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults who have eating disorders in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a specially trained multidisciplinary team of health care professionals including adolescent medicine physicians, eating disorder therapists, and nutritionists.

In this role, you will provide individual and group assessment and counseling services for our young patients (ages 11-21) and their families. Responsibilities will include supervision of patient therapeutic meals including monitoring eating disorder behaviors. You will also identify cases that need psychiatric or more intensive services for intervention as well as handle referrals. In addition, you will participate in the Eating Disorders Program activities and Adolescent Health Performance Improvement Activities.

This position is 15 hours a week or two eight-hour shifts. Our ideal candidate will be a MSW/LCSW with three to five years of experience in Children and Adolescent/Young Adult eating disorders and individual/group counseling.

For immediate consideration, email your resume to janet.blum@atlantichealth.org or apply online at atlantichealth.org.

Atlantic Health
PASSION TO LEAD

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP)
Posted 2.12.08

The Division of Weight Management and Wellness and the Behavioral Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) are seeking a full-time pediatric psychologist for clinical work, research, and teaching within the Weight Management and Wellness Center, a regional center of excellence in the treatment and research of childhood obesity. Clinical responsibilities will include conducting assessments and providing treatment recommendations for children and their families within an existing framework. The successful applicant will have a PhD or its equivalent from an APA approved program. The Division of Weight Management and Wellness is comprised of psychologists, endocrinologists, family practitioners, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, therapists, and public health educators who work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Behavioral Health program is a growing multidisciplinary program providing services and conducting research across all pediatric programs. Both divisions have funding from the National Institute of Health. This position is closely affiliated with Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, providing an extensive network of potential research collaborators. Applicants will be encouraged to develop their own areas of research interest. CHP has consistently been ranked in the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the country. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to Silva Arslanian, MD, Division Chief of the Weight Management Center and to Robert Noll, Ph.D., Assistant Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3705 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15213.  Applicants may also forward information via email to Silva.Arslanian@chp.edu and  Robert.Noll@chp.edu.

MFT Internship Available in Private Practice
Posted 2.8.08

I have a busy private practice in San Jose and I am interested in hiring a registered intern to work with me.  I provide psychotherapy for people with a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, child abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues.   I have specialized training and expertise in eating disorders and sexual abuse, and the majority of my practice is working with individuals around these issues.  I work with individuals, couples, children and families, and currently provide group therapy for adult women with eating disorders.  I am looking for someone who:

• Is interested in working in a private practice setting
• Is interested in working with people around disordered eating issues
• Is self-sufficient and good at working independently
• Is responsible and self-motivated
• Is interested in doing groups and learning the group process
• Is a registered intern with practical experience working with clients

If you are interested in interviewing for this position please send me your resume or contact me at:

Terryann Sanders
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1670 Hillsdale Avenue, Suite B
San Jose,  CA  95124
408  264-5802
terrysanderslmft@sbcglobal.net

Admissions/outreach coordinator-- Center for Eating Disorders
Posted 2.8.08

Sheppard Pratt Health System in Towson has a full-time opening for an Admissions/Outreach Coordinator to work in the Center for Eating Disorders.  Individual will coordinate the pre-admissions, waiting list, and community outreach processes for the Centers inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.  Will coordinate and respond to admission referral inquiries and phone triages and will assist in the development and coordination of Eating Disorder Awareness Week and the biannual Eating Disorder Symposium.  Requires 2-3 years of clinical experience plus a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and RN license or a Master’s degree in Social Work and LCSW-C license or a Master’s degree in counseling, psych or related field supplemented by additional applicable experience.  Comprehensive Benefits Package offered.  Please fax resume to: 410-938-3326, e-mail in Word to recruitment@sheppardpratt.org, apply online at www.sheppardpratt.org or mail to Sheppard Pratt Health System, Human Resources, 6501 N. Charles St.  Baltimore, MD 21285-6815.  Sheppard Pratt is committed to an ethnically and culturally diverse workplace.

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