Eating Disorder Clinician
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Job Description
The Eating Disorder Clinician is responsible for conducting in-depth psychosocial assessments, which include identifying the strengths of children, adolescents, and families. The clinician will assess and incorporate problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings, and cultural considerations in relation to the child or adolescent with an eating disorder.
The Clinician will collaborate with the team during the initial multidisciplinary assessment to develop and implement an intervention plan. This plan will include education, coping strategies, and promoting compliance. The intervention will involve a variety of modalities, such as individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach, and advocacy. The clinician will also identify and refer patients to appropriate supports and resources as needed.
The Eating Disorder Clinician will deliver care using Family-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therap...