Clinical Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

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.

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

• Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling or Social Work required.
• NJ 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