Clinical Therapist Eating Disorders Specialist
Clinical Therapist - Eating Disorders & Body Image Specialist
Beyond Eating Recovery | Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
About Us
Beyond Eating Recovery is a community of dedicated helping professionals committed to enhancing the mental well-being of adolescents, adults, families, and couples throughout Vancouver and greater Portland. Our practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, a non-diet philosophy, and the Health at Every Size® approach to food and weight. We believe healing happens when we address the underlying emotional and relational challenges connected to food and body image concerns.
We create a welcoming, inclusive environment for people of all sizes, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations—supporting each individual in developing strong roots for personal growth and lasting recovery.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Eating Disorder Therapist to join our outpatient practice. In this role, you'll provide individual and group therapy to clients navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and related challenges. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values clinical excellence, peer consultation, and ongoing professional development.
Reports to: Clinical Director
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted license in Oregon or Washington (Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC). Registered Associates and student interns are also encouraged to apply.
- Availability: Capacity to hold 20-25 client sessions per week (as available and scheduled)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of post-licensure clinical experience
- Previous experience in a private practice or group practice setting
- Specialized expertise in one or more niche areas (trauma, EMDR, adolescents, etc.)
Essential Qualities & Experience
- Passion and experience working with diverse individuals addressing body image, disordered eating, weight concerns, and trauma
- Commitment to (or willingness to learn) a Health at Every Size™ approach to treating body, food, and weight issues
- Experience with (or openness to learning) emotion-focused and relationally-informed therapeutic approaches
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $3,000–$6,000 per month, commensurate with caseload and experience
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Weekly case consultation and clinical supervision
- Fully furnished treatment rooms
- Full administrative support: reception, scheduling, office management, marketing, insurance billing, and accounts management
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities in eating disorders, body image, trauma-informed care, and clinical skills
- Flexible schedule with autonomy over your practice
- Supervision toward licensure for Associates and interns
Schedule & Work Environment
Work hours vary based on client needs and may include some evening and weekend appointments. Sessions are conducted in-person at our Portland office and/or via telehealth.
Our Culture: We've created an environment that combines the autonomy of private practice with the support and collaboration of a multidisciplinary team. You'll work alongside therapists, clinical staff, and other healthcare providers who share your commitment to compassionate, weight-inclusive care. We handle all the administrative details—billing, insurance credentialing, marketing, scheduling, and intake coordination. We handle the business side (billing, marketing, credentialing, intake coordination) so you can focus on what matters most: meaningful therapeutic work with your clients.
Our team is united by a shared commitment to making the world a more compassionate, size-inclusive place and supporting individuals on their healing journeys.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality individual services (in-person and telehealth) and with the option of providing group services to clients experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, and related mental health challenges
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries (completed weekly)
- Respond to clients within 24 hours via phone, email, or the Beyond Eating Recovery platform
- Collaborate with clients' broader treatment teams (physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians, schools, etc.) as clinically appropriate
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and case consultations
- Adhere to all applicable ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations governing clinical practice
- Collect payments and manage billing in accordance with practice policies
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment
- Uphold and enhance the reputation of Beyond Eating Recovery through professional and compassionate client care
How to Apply
If you're ready to join a mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those recovering from eating disorders, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit the following to Anne Cuthbert at anne@beyondeatingrecovery.com:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience
- Completed employment questionnaire: https://goo.gl/forms/iRT4H6paFeAD3vDb2
- Professional references will be requested at a later date
Beyond Eating Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of eating disorders or marginalized identities.
For further information please https://www.beyondeatingrecovery.com/careers