I had a job interview this afternoon. I applied yesterday, got a call this morning and went in this afternoon. It is for a primary therapist at a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Less than 8 beds, girls from 11-17.
I would be responsible for 4 girls–that means 3 sessions of individual therapy per week with each girl, a family therapy session each week with each girl and her family, doing case management, discharge planning, admission, insurance ,etc. Basically, all of the interventions (except for dietary and body/mind/spirit work) for 4 girls would be done by me. The staff and girls eat lunch together, and basically the 8 hours you are there, you are on, working.
The interview didn’t go so well, but you never know. I don’t know who else she is interviewing, but decisions should be made by next Friday.
Pros/Cons
+ Clinical, clinical, clinical. It would be a steep learning curve, but I would learn a ton about how to really be a clinical therapist
+ Small caseload, so I could really focus on the girls I was working with
+ The director is very experienced and loves what she does
+ No on call. None.
– Serves wealthy clients, almost exclusively. Does take insurance, but is marketed to high income patients
– About 25 miles, 35 minutes commute
– I know nothing about eating disorders, therapeutic models, etc. Seriously, nothing.
– I will have to work late if there is a crisis. But I do that now, so it isn’t so much of a con as much as a fact of life for social workers.
– I don’t think that the interviewer liked me very much.
But it certainly made for an exciting day. I don’t have any idea what will happen, but it was certainly out of the ordinary. I am, of course, still looking for any other jobs that are open in my area.
And I finished the first sleeve–to cast on for the second tomorrow.
October 18, 2006 at 12:09 pm
I think it’s a good thing, and even if the interview went poorly, it was still good practice. I do think you’ll get an offer though… watch and see.
ED tx is almost always for rich grrls which is so problematic, but even the rich need help so it’s good work. xoxo
October 18, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Ooh! Even with the cons, it sounds like it would be better than your current job and I think helping girls overcome eating disorders and getting them to love their bodies as is would be very rewarding! I think we all tend to think interviews didn’t go as well as they really did, so hopefully you’ll be hearing back from them!!
October 18, 2006 at 11:32 pm
Hi! Good experience if nothing else…but it could be GREAT experience if you get it!
About couches…we have an Ikea Ektorp?…the giant one. It’s about 3 years old. It’s very comfortable, but I think it’s not structured enough (could be those oversided cushions. ) I’ve often thought of having an upolstery person rebuild the back cushions for more firmness, but as is, I just have to straighten and plump every day. We love it for lounging — hubby and I can both read stretched out and its the munchkins favorite cuddly/read spot. Feel free to stop by and sink in for a spell.
J
December 5, 2006 at 5:25 pm
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