Community Residence Counselor- Gunderson Residence

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

1d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Residence Counselor provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. This role provides direct patient care through group and individual counseling in accordance with the current treatment plan. The position is for Gunderson Residence (GR) which focuses on the treatment of personality disorders (BPD, NPD, ASPD) in a multi-month residential program. Training integrates evidence based approaches in the treatment of these adults seeking treatment for severe comorbid psychopathy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
No experience required.
Medication Administration Program Certification required for select programs only. Applicants who are not currently MAP certified will have a specified time period from the date of hire to successfully complete a McLean-sponsored MAP certification program. Successful passing of the Medication Administration Certification is a requirement of the job.
All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.
Verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in collaboration with others.
Ability to satisfactorily meet hospital driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One year of patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
Driver’s license from MA, CT, NH, NY, RI, or VT preferred, varies by program.

Responsibilities

Clear, concise, and timely documentation, including encounter forms and shift notes.
Establishes relationships with patients that are helpful and maintains professional boundaries.
Participates in patient rounds or teams per program guidelines.
Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines.
Intervenes in managing complex patient situations.
Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
Works effectively to manage the therapeutic milieu.
Participates in leading and co-leading patient groups.
Provides and supervises community activities according to needs. This may include transporting patients to and from activities in hospital vehicles.
Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed.
Follows established program policies, procedures, and protocols.
Assumes leadership when functioning in charge counselor position by delegating duties and providing supervision when needed.
Communicates information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Supervises patients in taking medication as prescribed.
Follows all program and hospital-wide policies and procedures.
Reports and documents missed doses to appropriate staff.
Communicates observations related to medication side effects and desired effects to appropriate medical staff in a timely manner.
Supports nursing staff in assisting patients in acquiring skills to successfully self-medicate.
Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
Identifies patients’ strengths and deficits related to ADLs and initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients in developing more appropriate sleep cycles, notifying the clinical team as necessary.
Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments.
Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
Identifies areas of strength and areas needing improvement with supervisor.
Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
Uses supervision effectively to enhance professional growth and development.
Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.