Education Liaison / Primary Therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Renfrew Center of Pennsylvania LLC

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia (Roxborough), PA offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for an Education Liaison 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:

• Facilitates the educational component of treatment for all adolescent patients
• Facilitates the patients transition back into school following treatment
• Advocates for the patient with the various schools
• Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide individual, family and group therapy as assigned.

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

• Master’s Degree required in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field
• Competence with providing psychotherapy/counseling required
• Experience working with women and adolescents with eating disorders preferred
• Previous experience with school personnel and working knowledge of high school curriculum preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday through 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