Clinical Assessor

• 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