Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Physician & Therapist needed @ Center for Discovery

The Center for Discovery & Adolescent Change is beautiful and professional six bed residential facility for adolescents struggling with eating disorders. We are looking to fill the following positions at our Menlo Park (Northern California) location.

PHYSICIAN
A Board Certified / Eligible Pediatrician is needed part time to oversee the medical needs of each resident. Applicants who have completed a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine or who have previous experience working with patients with Eating Disorders is a plus.

Responsibilities consist of but are not limited to:
·Approving clients for admission based on medical criteria.
·Performing initial assessments when clients enter the program
·Performing EKG's and Phlebotomies
·Administering vaccines
·Meeting weekly, face to face, with each resident
·Attending weekly treatment team meetings
·Working in tandem with a comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment team
·Being available by telephone for any medical issues that may arise

Email Buck Runyan, MFT at buck.runyan@centerfordiscovery.com or fax to 562-425-1698.


MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Seeking a FULL TIME Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker or Psychological Assistant (registered with the California Baord of Psychology) to work Monday through Friday. Hours vary and include one to two early evenings per week. On site supervision for a Psych. Assistant will be provided. Please note that MFTI's are not currently being considered. Duties will consist of individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, utilization reviews, discharge planning, milieu management, and administrative duties. Email resume and cover letter to Dr. Adrianne Altman at menloparkcfd@aol.com OR fax to 650-561-9990.

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