Outpatient Milieu Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Renfrew Center of New York City, NY offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Milieu Counselor 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:

• This position will provide support to the clinical staff within an intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Clinical and Dietary Coordination:
• Facilitate patient orientation on their day of admission
• Conduct follow-up calls to patients after discharge
• Collect and submit weights and vitals of patients
• Manage audio recordings of groups for clinicians
• Set up and break down mealtime needs for patients
• Provide oversight for patients during meals and snacks
• Manage meal supply inventory: Ordering, receiving, and labeling
• Other clinical and dietary responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a major in Psychology, Nutrition, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Hours: 20 hours per week.

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