The client population-teens with eating disorders--can be tough as the treatment often includes feeling more distress before feeling better. This can mean that things get harder first. As a therapist, it can be tough to hold onto the big picture goals and not get fatigued from the short-term experiences. This is manageable through the team support, but it's important to check-in often and get supervision.
Due to the level of care and need of the clients, the program hours/schedule change very little. This is great for having a consistent Monday-Friday job, while also can be a little draining to work 10-6pm long term. The team works very hard at making sure people get time off when requested. Sometimes it's a little tight around the holidays, due to the nature of the work, but the team works around it as best as possible to assure the staff get holidays breaks.
