What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Residence Counselor - Per Diem - Lincoln position at McLean Hospital?
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.
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
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%)
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
