About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in mental health and the eating disorder field at Monte Nido Glen Cove, a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and support clients through their recovery journey.
- Provide support and intervention consistent with the client’s treatment plan.
- Engage clients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with others.
- Assist in food preparation and set-up; model and supervise client meals and snacks.
- Gain exposure to therapeutic groups and develop core skills for clinical growth.
- Conduct rounds and provide observations.
- Occasionally drive clients off-site for appointments and activities.
Requirements
- At least two years of post-high school education.
- At least one year of experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is highly desired.
- Valid state-issued Driver’s License with a safe driving history.
- Good communication and client relations skills.
- Service orientation.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Skills
- Mental health
- Eating disorder treatment
- Client support
- Intervention
- Therapeutic groups
- Clinical growth
- Observation
- Driving
Location
- Glen Cove, NY
Work Type
- Per Diem
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience in mental or behavioral health setting
Education Level
- At least 2 years post-high school education
- Bachelor's in Psychology preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17-$22/hr
About the Company
- Monte Nido Glen Cove is a residential treatment program exclusively for adults seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction.
- Monte Nido’s treatment approach focuses on the restoration of physiological and nutritional balance, implementation of healthy eating and exercise routines, elimination of harmful behaviors, and development of motivation and treatment engagement.
- Our objective is to help each client achieve a clear understanding of their eating and/or exercise disorder and its effect on their life, as well as an individualized appreciation of what is necessary for their personal recovery.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
