Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Three Leadership Positions Available in the Eating Disorder Treatment Field

I. Director for Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Southern California

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CLINICAL DIRECTOR
The Clinical Director has responsibility for programming and staffing for an established eating disorder facility providing residential and IOP services for women (ages 18 and older) in Southern California. This position works with a sophisticated clientele in a for-profit setting. The areas of responsibilities include: development and implementation of programs, management of clinical staff, staffing and staff development and delivery of treatment services.

Requirements for this position:
  • Minimum master degree in behavioral health (doctorate preferred) and licensed in CA
  • Must have experience as a clinical director in eating disorders or addiction treatment
  • Minimum 3 years providing addiction treatment/eating disorders direct services
  • Experience in eating disorder research is preferred
  • Demonstrated team management skills
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
For more information or to apply, contact Les Virgil:  lvirgil@ExeConect.com


II. Executive Director for Eating Disorder Treatment Center in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director has primary responsibility for an established CARF-accredited eating disorder facility providing residential (for women) PHP and IOP (for men and women) services in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This position operates as the CEO, taking full responsibility for all aspects of this program, taking a market-based approach and leading and developing the staff. The areas of responsibilities include: managing all facilities operations, delivery of treatment services, development and implementation of programs, staffing and staff development, budget and financial forecasting, marketing and representing the facility.

Requirements for this position:
  • Minimum master degree in behavioral health, doctorate preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing BH treatment
  • Minimum 5 years providing BH treatment, with emphasis on eating disorders
  • Training and experience using DBT is preferred
  • Demonstrated business acumen including financial management and team management skills
  • Demonstrated marketing experience
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
For more information or to apply, contact Les Virgil
lvirgil@ExeConect.com


III. Executive Director for Weight Management Program in North Carolina

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director is responsible for daily management of this established weight management program which provides residential services for male and female adults 18 years of age and older in North Carolina. Management responsibilities for the Executive Director include business, fiscal, marketing, clinical, plan management and maintenance. This position is responsible for the long and short term planning, program evaluations and compliance with federal, state, local and independent regulatory statutes. This position is responsible for the program’s policies and procedures, prepares the annual business plan, participates in the overall treatment program, participates in the ongoing supervision of patients and assures that patient’s needs are being met, participates in public relations efforts, represents the facility in the community, including media coverage and participation in state and national professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications for this position:
  1. Demonstrated experience in marketing/business development
  2. Demonstrated business acumen including budget development and management experience
  3. Demonstrated ability to manage a behavioral health facility (preferably weight management or eating disorders), with a minimum of 3 years as Executive Director
  4. Graduation from an accredited university with a master degree (preferred) or a bachelor degree (required) in a behavioral healthcare or business
  5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
For more information or to apply, contact Les Virgil: lvirgil@ExeConect.com

Binge Eating Disorder: Myths, Science, Treatment and Hope in NYC @ Oct 27, 2011


Please Note:  Contact Person is:  Ibbits Newhall @ ibbits@oliverpyattcenters.com or 914.912.7561.

4 treatments for eating disorders

by Ned D'Agostino
Source: www.tehrantimes.com

In our modern, westernized society, the serious side effects of eating disorders on the mind and body have become a lot more obvious. Eating disorder of one type or another affects a wide range of the population, with girls and women making up 90% of eating disorder sufferers. 

Eating disorder should never be ignored, because it can quickly spiral out of control if not recognized early and taken care of with proper type of treatment. 
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If you or someone you know is in recovery from an eating disorder, what have been some of the most helpful aspects of your treatment?

Monday, September 12, 2011

Girls on the Run

By Aracelly Clouse
campbell.patch.com 

Program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running and fitness.


Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to 13 years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing and uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
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What are ways to empower girls at a young age so as to prevent their engagement in eating disordered behaviors in the future?

Leading Experts on Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction Host Innovative Half-Day Conference in Philadelphia

TIMBERLINE KNOLLS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER LOGO    Timberline Knolls.  (PRNewsFoto/Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center)  CHICAGO, IL UNITED STATES
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Timberline Knolls and Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment are hosting a complimentary half-day conference on trauma, eating disorders and addiction, 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Philadelphia.  Nationally renowned experts include Kim Dennis, M.D., medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, and Susan Merle Gordon, Ph.D., clinical program manager of the Mood & Eating Disorders Unit at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment.

"The conference will raise awareness of the common and deadly combinations of eating disorders that co-occur with substance abuse and trauma," said Dr. Dennis of Timberline Knolls.  "Women with eating disorders or substance abuse don't fully recover unless the underlying trauma is identified and healed. "
Dr. Dennis, a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating women and girls with eating disorders, addictions and co-occurring disorders, will discuss "Treating Trauma Beneath Eating Disorders."  Dr. Gordon, a licensed psychologist and published author in academic and clinical journals, will present on the topic of "Hidden Population: Co-Occurrence of Substance Use and Eating Disorders."

"The conference also will give therapists and other health care providers basic tools on how to identify and address these hidden issues with their clients and patients," said Dr. Gordon of Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment. "Our hospital offers a full range of services for males and females from adolescence through adulthood who suffer from eating disorders, including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs." ...finish reading press release 

Friday, September 09, 2011

Leading Experts on Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction Host Innovative Half-Day Conference in Philadelphia

Source: marketwatch.com
PRESS RELEASE
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Timberline Knolls and Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment are hosting a complimentary half-day conference on trauma, eating disorders and addiction, 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Philadelphia. Nationally renowned experts include Kim Dennis, M.D., medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, and Susan Merle Gordon, Ph.D., clinical program manager of the Mood & Eating Disorders Unit at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment.
....Continue reading article here.
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If you or someone you know is recovering from an eating disorder, what resources have been a valuable part of your recovery journey?

Eating Disorders and Families

An informal evening for parents of kids with eating disorders.

Eating disorders can be isolating for families as well as for those who have them. This program gives parents a chance to connect with other parents, share challenges and successes, and learn more about the positive role families can play in eating disorder recovery.

Dr. Daniel Le Grange, director of the University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program, will discuss how families can help a child or teen with an eating disorder.

Harriet Brown, author of Brave Girl Eating, will describe her family's battle with their daughter's anorexia.

Through excerpts from the book, frank talk about eating disorders, and Q&A, Brown will energize and inspire families struggling with eating disorders.

Meet us for coffee and join the conversation!
To find out more about the Eating Disorders Program
at The University of Chicago Medical Center, please
visit www.eatingdisorders.uchicago.edu.

October 20, 2011, 7 - 9 pm
The Quadrangle Club
1155 East 57th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

This event is free and open to the public,
but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve
your place at RSVP@maudsleyparents.org
or call Leah Boepple at 773-702-0789.

Colorado Springs Professional Networking Luncheon Invitation - September 22, 2011


Join your professional colleagues and
well-known National Treatment Providers
Harmony Foundation, Hazelden Springbrook, Las Vegas Recovery Center and Timberline Knolls
for a relaxing networking luncheon
Thursday, September 22, 2011
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Sunbird Restaurant
230 Point of the Pines Drive, Colorado Springs
*Please RSVP by Friday, September 16, 2011
to Christina Gorman, Timberline Knolls, 312.608.1378 or cgorman@timberlineknolls.com
Bring your business cards and other information about your practice.
Please feel free to pass this invitation to other behavioral health professionals who may wish to join us.
Your Hosts for this luncheon are:

Harmony
HARMONY FOUNDATION, INC., Estes Park, CO
Harmony Foundation is the leader in alcohol and other drug addiction treatment in Colorado for over 42 years.    We offer residential treatment programs and do accept many insurance plans.   Our method of treatment is designed to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of the disease. We feature separate men’s and women’s treatment on a 42 acre campus in a wonderful therapeutic environment at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park.  Harmony has 24 hour nursing care, medically managed detoxification, family program, cost free intervention services, and lifetime cost-free aftercare.  Admissions: 1-866-686-7867    Local Contact: Duke Rumely.

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HAZELDEN SPRINGBROOK, Newberg, Oregon
Hazelden Springbrook is recognized as a leader in the treatment of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Hazelden high quality treatment includes a gender specific, abstinence-based program including comprehensive mental health services for dual-diagnosis, family program, and innovative continuing care services. Hazelden Springbrook is a preferred provider with Aetna and Value Options insurance—call today for an assessment. Admissions: 866-866-4662 – Local Contact: Betsy Haverlandt 503-798-3235 betsyh@hazelden.org
Las Vegas Recovery Center
LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER (LVRC), Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Recovery Center is a provider of innovative and comprehensive treatment services for addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Our programs include medical detoxification, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and a family renewal program. We specialize in treatment of chronic pain with expertise in opioid-free pain management and rehabilitation. Admissions: 1-800-790-0091 - Regional Contact: Jan Alberti 360-593-7636 jalberti@centralrecovery.com

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TIMBERLINE KNOLLS, Lemont, IL
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is located on 43 beautiful acres just outside Chicago, offering a nurturing environment of recovery for women ages 12 and older struggling to overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, mood disorders, trauma and co-occurring disorders.  By serving with uncompromising care, relentless compassion and an unconditional joyful spirit, we help our residents help themselves in their recovery. Facility: 877-257-9611 www.timberlineknolls.com Christina Gorman at 312-608-1378 or cgorman@timberlineknolls.com
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! PLEASE RSVP EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Please Join Eating Disorder Hope in Celebrating the initiation of Eating for Life Alliance


Our mission: To ensure colleges have access to educational resources for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
The Issue: College administrators report a 24.3% rise in reports of eating disorder behavior among college students (2010 National Survey of Counseling Center Directors).
The Hope: Eating disorders and their associated conditions; disordered eating, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, are very treatable with the right interventions.
The Challenge: Eating disorders are of the most secretive of mental health issues and often go untreated because of the lack of awareness, education, and resources available.
The Mission: Eating For Life Alliance is dedicated to making user-friendly information, resources, protocols, and the wisdom of the nation's experts- available to everyone. College is not only a time when eating disorders often develop - but an excellent time to address and heal from them.

Join the Alliance

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