Comm Res Counselor, 24hr- Eating Disorder Program

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Job Summary

Summary
Under direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator & Charge Nurse, the Community Residence Counselor
(CRC ) provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. The Pavilion is an adult, unlocked, residential program treating acute and sub-acute psychiatric patients requiring comprehensive psychiatric and neuropsychiatric consultation, assessment, and treatment. The Pavilion is designed to provide unparalleled diagnostic evaluation with an emphasis on evidence-based care, discretion, flexibility, and confidentiality.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct patient care in accordance with current treatment plan, under the supervisor of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse.

• Provides and supervises community activities according to needs.
  
• This may include driving & transporting patients to and from activities in hospital vehicles.
  
• Remains awake and alert, at all times, while on the job.
  
• Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments.
  
• Clear, concise, and timely documentation and shift notes.
  
• Establishes relationships with patients that are helpful and maintains professional boundaries.
  
• Participates in patient rounds, status checks, or teams per program guidelines.
  
• Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and/or daily assignment sheet.
  
• Works effectively to manage the therapeutic milieu.
  
• Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed.
  
• Follows established hospital & program policies, procedures, and protocols.
  
• Communicates information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
  
• Communicates observations related to medication side effects, physical and emotional changes to appropriate medical staff in a timely manner.
  
• Encourage patients in their activities of daily living.
  
• Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients to develop more appropriate sleep cycles notifying clinical team as necessary.
  
• Completes mandatory annual in-service requirements, including but not limited to: CPR and de-escalation.
  
• Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.
  
• Physical ability for participation in patient activities.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Medication Administration Program Certified [MAP - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health required Experience One-year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Time Management. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. - All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems (PRISM) for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. - Familiarity with Epic preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

115 Mill Street

24

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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