Job Opportunity at Alexis Conason, PsyD

[Alexis Conason]

Hi All, 

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am looking to hire a part-time therapist to do fee-for-service work in my practice. I would be very grateful if you could forward this job listing to any therapists who may be interested in the position. It would be ideal for an early career therapist looking to specialize in overeating disorders, body image, and/or bariatric surgery while also learning the business of private practice. Please see below for job listing. 

Job Opportunity for Fee-For-Service Psychotherapist 

Alexis Conason, Psy.D. is looking to hire a part-time psychotherapist to work in a thriving private practice in Midtown Manhattan. Dr. Conason specializes in the treatment of overeating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, and psychological issues related to bariatric weight loss surgery using an integration of mindfulness-based approaches, psychodynamic interventions, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Dr. Conason is the founder of The Anti-Diet Plan, a 9-week mindfulness-based group program for the treatment of overeating. She also leads a monthly group for people who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery and conducts pre-operative psychological evaluations for patients preparing to undergo weight loss surgery. Dr. Conason is a strong advocate for helping people improve physical and emotional wellbeing using a weight-neutral approach. You can learn more about Dr. Conason on her website www.drconason.com

 

The ideal candidate is a warm, open, and empathic individual with a curiosity to learn about themselves and others. Experience with disordered eating, binge eating disorder, bariatric surgery, body image issues, mindfulness, and/or weight-neutral approaches is a plus but not required. Training and supervision will be provided. 

 

Requirements:

·      Doctoral or Master’s degree in a mental health discipline (ie. PhD, PsyD, MSW, MFT, or MHC)

·      Eligible to practice psychotherapy in New York State either as a licensed professional OR hold a limit permit

·      Carry malpractice insurance OR able to obtain malpractice insurance

 

Responsibilities:

·      Conduct pre-operative psychosocial evaluations for patients seeking bariatric weight loss surgery

·       Provide individual psychotherapy to patients struggling with overeating, binge-eating disorder, body image dissatisfaction, and/or psychological issues related to bariatric surgery. Possibility to expand into areas of interest for the therapist. 

·      Assist with group psychotherapy with possibility of forming and leading a new group in area of interest for the therapist

·      Engage in 1 hour of supervision with Dr. Conason per week

·      Maintain progress notes, treatment plans, evaluation reports, and other relevant documentation in a timely manner

·      Coordinate with other members of patients’ treatment teams including physicians, psychiatrists, and nutritionists.

·      Engage in marketing, networking, and speaking opportunities

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

·      This is a fee-for-service position with no additional benefits; compensation based on experience

·      Receive specialized training and supervision in working with overeating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, and bariatric weight loss surgery

·      Learn the ins and outs of private practice

·      Learn how to market yourself as a mental health practitioner  

·      Networking opportunities

·      Large, comfortable, quiet office in a luxury office building in Midtown Manhattan/Upper East Side

 

How to Apply:

Email a Cover Letter and CV to drco...@gmail.com. Please include the days/times that you will be available to see patients. 

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Alexis Conason, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist 

www.drconason.com

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/eating-mindfully

twitter: @conasonpsyd

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