Counselor I

Renfrew Center of Pennsylvania LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Referral program

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia invites applications for a Counselor in the Roxborough area to help patients on their recovery journey. This 40-hour-per-week role focuses on therapeutic support for individuals with eating disorders in a compassionate, evidence-based setting.

You will facilitate group discussions, provide 1:1 support, monitor meal compliance, and document care. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Psychology and experience with eating disorders or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Experience with eating disorders or substance abuse preferred or 5 years direct patient care.

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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Documentation

Meal supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology or similar major

Experience with eating disorders or substance abuse or 5 years direct patient care

Job description

Description

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia (Roxborough area) 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology or similar major
• Experience with eating disorders and/or substance abuse strongly preferred or 5 years direct patient care experience.

Hours:

40 hours a Week, Evenings and Weekends

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