Career Opportunities

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What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?
- Robert H. Schuller

Thank you for your interest in working at Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders.

Magnolia Creek's success relies on our close-knit team of caring, dedicated, and hardworking professionals. Our center is small enough that each employee has an opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of our organization and, more importantly, on the lives of our clients.

Primary Therapist (part-time)

Magnolia Creek is seeking a part-time Primary Therapist for work three days a week: Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm; and Sunday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. A licensed professional is preferred, but all candidates will be considered.

Primary Therapists are responsible for the clinical management of our clients, assisting in identification of treatment/contract goals.  S/he is the primary contact for any client concerns and is responsible for maintaining contact with the client’s referring/outpatient therapist during the course of the client’s stay and the family when/if appropriate. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Meeting with assigned clients two to three times weekly, to help explore identified issues and behaviors in relationship to current symptoms.
  • Facilitate groups and attend meals and other activities in the milieu to better establish a relationship with clients that provides a more comprehensive understanding current behaviors and relational dynamics.
  • Attend weekly team meetings and share observations, comments and important information about clients with the treatment team.
  • Completing a weekly treatment plan that will be reported to the insurance company’s case manager and/or the referring therapist, as needed
  • Reviewing client records and participate in clinical assessment and progress evaluation.  During the assessment period, s/he will complete an initial treatment plan and provide any additional recommendations regarding client care on a weekly basis.
  • Assist in meal/snack supervision as assigned and attend special occasion activities for the clients.
  • Assist discharge planning and obtaining referral sources and necessary support systems once the client is discharged.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters Degree; Alabama license or working toward license (MFT, LPC, LCSW, PhD)
  • 1 year clinical experience with eating disorders preferred

Other Considerations

  • Clinical knowledge of therapy and counseling.
  • Knowledge of eating disorders, as well as the knowledge of therapeutic and medical interventions for treatment.
  • Specialization in trauma counseling will be advantageous but not required.
  • Participation in special occasion activities for the clients.
  • Support the overall goals and mission of Magnolia Creek.
  • Follow all client privacy and confidentiality requirements and regulations.
  • Good communication skills.

Salary is competitive and dependent on level of education and experience. Magnolia Creek is an equal opportunity organization.