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Eating Disorder Art Therapist

The Renfrew Center of Pennsylvania, LLC
place Philadelphia, 19019
local_atm $44.1K - $49.6K a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Eating/Feeding Disorders
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
Art Therapy
ECT
Individuals

About Job

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia, PA has an opportunity for an Art Therapist

Build your career with the leading provider in the field of eating disorders!

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Providing groups weekly.
  • Individual sessions as needed
  • Completes all paperwork including progress notes within a 24-hour period. Necessary paperwork is completed in a manner that is consistent with the best clinical practices.
  • Communicates effectively with direct supervisor, along with treatment team members when necessary.
  • Over sees maintenance and use of art room to ensure safe and effective functioning.

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

  • Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field required.
  • ATR/Registered Art Therapist Required
  • Experience working with eating disorder patients is highly desired.

Skills:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of, and ability to, assess eating disorders
  • Knowledge of nutrition counseling techniques and practices
  • Ability to develop and implement nutritional treatment planning
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with state and federal law
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Skill in demonstrating tact, resourcefulness and patience
  • Ability to work well within a clinical team setting
  • Ability to adhere to and enforce policies and procedures
  • Ability to adapt to diverse client groups
  • Kitchen management knowledge
  • Time management skills


Hours: 40 hours, M - F

The Renfrew Center – An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Renfrew Center has been a pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation’s first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 75,000 women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Eating/Feeding Disorders

Issues

Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Art Therapy
ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences