Join the Team
Serendipity Counseling is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled psychotherapist to join our growing practice. This position is ideal for a therapist who is passionate about working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the unique challenges faced by athletes.
The ideal candidate is warm, genuine, collaborative, and comfortable working with clients who may be navigating complex relationships with food, exercise, body image, athletic identity, and performance.
Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, and related concerns.
Work with athletes experiencing challenges related to food, exercise, body image, performance, identity, and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs).
Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, CBT-E, ACT, ERP, DBT, RO-DBT, CPT, and/or Family-Based Treatment (FBT) as clinically appropriate.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Support clients in developing healthier relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies.
Provide exposure-based interventions and support clients in challenging eating-disorder behaviors and avoidance.
Collaborate with clients' families, dietitians, physicians, psychiatrists, coaches, and other members of the treatment team when appropriate.
Provide family support and education, particularly when working with adolescents.
Maintain timely and thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans.
Participate in regular clinical consultation and supervision.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice.
Maintain a caseload of 15-20 weekly sessions.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
A fully licensed therapist and able to practice in New Jersey (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent depending on licensure status).
Has extensive experience in treating eating disorders and/or disordered eating.
Has experience working with athletes and active individuals.
Understands the importance of nutrition, movement, body image, and athletic identity in eating-disorder recovery.
Is comfortable working collaboratively with other providers.
Is willing to learn and receive supervision/consultation in eating-disorder treatment.
Is warm, empathetic, authentic, and nonjudgmental.
Can work independently while also being a collaborative member of a clinical team.
Is organized, reliable, and responsive.
Values individualized, client-centered care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Preferred Experience
Eating disorder treatment
Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
CBT-E
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Body image treatment
Athletes and sports performance
REDs or exercise-related eating concerns
Anxiety and perfectionism
Adolescent mental health
Working collaboratively with registered dietitians and medical providers
Position Details
Position: Full time psychotherapist (W-2)
Setting: Telehealth
Location: Must be licensed in New Jersey
Population: Adolescents and adults
Specialty: Eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, athletes, and sports performance
Schedule: Flexible, with the opportunity to build a caseload
Supervision/Consultation: Clinical supervision and ongoing support provided as appropriate
What We Offer
Supportive and collaborative clinical environment and supervision
A practice culture centered on genuine connection, compassion, and evidence-based care
Flexible scheduling (Ability to make your own schedule)
Training and consultation in eating-disorder and athlete-specific treatment
Financial support for CEUs
40 hours of paid sick leave
$75,000 - $100,000 with growth opportunity based on performance