Description
The Renfrew Center of Paramus, NJ offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Clinical Assessor to work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients’ lives.
The Renfrew Center’s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life.
Our commitment to you – We are committed to providing every employee the opportunity for personal and professional development through:
- Competitive compensation package
- Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Time Off Package – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
- Continuing education (CE) programs and training
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
- Multi-disciplinary collaborative work space proving opportunities for personal and team growth
Position Responsibilities:
- Conducting biopsychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care for the patient.
- Collaborating with outpatient providers.
- Understand and present acuity, rationale for continued stay, treatment goals and discharge criteria.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation.
- Provide support to the team when needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the treatment team.
- When needed, obtain current information on each patient’s clinical progress from various sources and present complete and appropriate clinical information to managed care companies.
Requirements
Education, Competencies and Credentials:
- Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling or Social Work required.
- GA provisional or associate licensed in the social services field (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC), full or independent licensure preferred.
- Experience working with patients who have eating disorders is strongly preferred.
- Current credentialing with managed care panels highly desired.
- Bilingual is a plus
Hours:?40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
The Renfrew Center provides cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender, and non-binary individuals with the tools they need to succeed — in recovery and in life. Offering a warm, nurturing environment, Renfrew’s treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, a feminist-relational approach, and the belief that every person needs to actively participate in their own recovery
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling or Social Work
- GA provisional or associate licensed, full or independent licensure preferred
- Experience working with patients who have eating disorders
- Current credentialing with managed care panels
- Bilingual
What We Do
The Renfrew Center is a pioneer in eating disorder treatment, founded in 1985 as the nation's first residential facility. It specializes in empowering individuals, including adolescent girls, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals, to recover from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID.
