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Therapist - Inpatient - Child/Adolescent Eating Disorder T

Rogers Behavioral Health · Oconomowoc, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with the dietitian, nurses and physician when medical issues are driving decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate closely with medical staff on a unit where physical risk is high.

Tell me about a time you supported a less experienced therapist or intern through a difficult case.

What they are checking: Whether they can mentor others, which the senior therapist role includes.

What would you do

How do you build a therapy relationship with a 13-year-old with an eating disorder who did not want to be admitted?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage a young patient who is ambivalent or resistant without forcing it.

A parent blames themselves for their child's illness and keeps crying in family sessions. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they can support guilty parents and redirect that energy into helping the child.

A teen tells you in session that they have been purging after meals in the bathroom. What do you do with that information?

What they are checking: Whether they share safety information with the team and handle the patient's trust honestly.

How do you handle a situation where parents disagree with each other about treatment?

What they are checking: Whether they can help divided caregivers find a united approach, which children need.

About the work

What role do parents play in treating a child or adolescent eating disorder, and how do you bring them in during an inpatient stay?

What they are checking: Whether they understand family-based approaches and the parents' central role in recovery.

Inpatient stays can be short. How do you decide what to focus on in therapy when the main goal is medical stabilization?

What they are checking: Whether they set realistic inpatient goals and plan for the next level of care.

Walk me through how you would run a DBT skills group with teens on an eating disorder unit.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach evidence-based skills in a way adolescents will actually use.

What does a strong discharge plan look like for a teen leaving inpatient eating disorder care?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for school, family meals and step-down care to prevent relapse.

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The full job description

As published by Rogers Behavioral Health.

Schedule: Monday through Friday Typical shift: 8:00am to 4:30pm EST The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy, to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals. Therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager/clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care as well as system initiatives. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services. Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals. • Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges. • Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings. • Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu. • Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans. • Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time. • Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes. • Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients. • Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health. • Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure. • Conduct self in a professional manner. • Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. • Communicate assertively and accurately. • Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development. • Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require. • Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system-wide continuous improvement. • Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. • Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility. • Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management. Education & Experience: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred. • At minimum, an in-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing. • If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required. • Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior. Required on-the-job Training • Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care). • American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. • Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required. • Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. • Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s). • For Residential programs – Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care). The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) Click for more videos below. Therapist day in the life: intensive outpatient  Therapist day in the life: residential adult program With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee share program • Life/disability insurance • Flex spending accounts • Tuition reimbursement • Health and wellness program • Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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