Primary Therapist

Company: Alsana
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SIGN-ON BONUS! Associate Licensed candidates encouraged to apply! (ACSW, ASW, AMFT, APC) Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Who We Are At Alsana, we exist to be a source of hope and healing in the world. We are a dedicated eating disorder recovery community supporting adults and adolescents of all genders through personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide, including adolescent PHP and IOP. Our programs are designed to meet people where they are in their recovery journey. Our culture is deeply relational and grounded in clinical integrity, whole-heartedness, mutual respect, thoughtful engagement, and rooted reliability. We believe the way we show up for one another is inherently healing and shapes every interaction we have with clients, families, and partners. Every team member plays a vital role in creating an experience where people feel rooted, engaged, and respected. When you join Alsana, you become part of a recovered community built on compassion, respect for each person’s unique story, and access to care across all identities. What You’ll Do: As a Primary Therapist at Alsana, you will provide consultation, case management and therapy on complex cases to individuals who have and are affected by serious eating disorders. You will assess clients, determine referral needs, provide group therapy, family therapy and group education and formulate and implement treatment plans. Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to eating disorder treatment (e.g., psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, core assessment packet) Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client. Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care. Attends weekly training and individual/group supervisions as assigned. Assists direct care in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients. Participates in meals and snacks with clients as assigned. Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated at times. Provides “check-ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in. Provides “on-call” coverage during assigned times. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline (ALC, LCSW, LPC, PhD) Two years’ recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with relevant professional association Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties Benefits That Support You At Alsana, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and growth in all that you do. Full-time team members enjoy: Medical plans (Anthem BCBS nationwide; Kaiser also available in CA) Dental & Vision (Guardian) HSA Plans with Company Contribution FSA Medical, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Plan Options Generous PTO, sick time, COVID time, & 6 paid holidays 401(k) – eligible after 60 days Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan) Continuing education stipend (position-specific, after 6 months) Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D and Employee Assistance Program Additional Voluntary Insurances- Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, & Hosptial Indemnity LifeMart employee discounts Free meals & snacks (position-specific) Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care. the123

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