Community Residence Counselor, per diem

Mass General Brigham • Middleborough, MA

7d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

McLean Hospital’s ART is a residential adolescent program. The Community Residence Counselor is a per diem, as-needed position requiring at least four shifts per month. Shifts are eight hours and include a mix of day and evening shifts. The position is year-round, and the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work both days and evenings. Employees are expected to remain awake and alert throughout all shifts.

The role requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others. Employees must have basic computer skills for electronic and online systems used for communication and clinical and administrative work. The role also requires electronic medical records training and demonstrating 80% accuracy on a competency test within 30 days of hire. For applicable units, employees must hold or complete Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification; applicants who are not certified at hire must complete a McLean-sponsored certification program within the specified period. Where MAP applies, color-blind testing is a condition of employment for employees hired after May 24, 2019.

The position is onsite at 23 Isaac Street. The posted pay range is $22.28–$29.79 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others required.
• No experience required.
• Basic computer skills for using electronic or online systems for communication and clinical and administrative purposes.
• Complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate at least 80% accuracy on the competency test within 30 days of hire.
• For applicable units, hold Medication Administration Program certification or successfully complete the hospital-provided certification course within the specified period after hire.
• Where MAP applies, color-blind testing is a condition of employment for employees hired after May 24, 2019.
• Remain awake and alert at all times on all shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 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, depending on the program, and ability to meet hospital driving standards.
• Medication Administration Program Certified (MAP – Massachusetts) preferred.

Benefits

• The posting mentions comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs; specific benefit offerings are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED