What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I position at The Renfrew Center?
Full-time
Description
The Renfrew Center of Phildelphia, PA (Roxborough) offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Counselor looking to change 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:
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare benefits
- Vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
Position Responsibilities:
- Facilitates group discussions, community meetings and other therapeutic groups.
- Provides 1:1 contact, individual support and crisis intervention as directed or needed.
- Monitors mealtime and documents meal compliance.
- Facilitates the after-meal support group.
- Attends required meetings and completes all required documentation.
Requirements
Education, Competencies and Credentials:
- Minimum of Bachelors in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar
- Experience with eating disorders preferred, but not required
- CPR/AED certification required. On-line CPR certification will not be accepted.
Hours: 40 hours per week (Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available)
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