Community Residence Counselor- Gunderson Residence

Mass General Brigham • Cambridge, MA

1d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The McLean Hospital Corporation, part of Mass General Brigham, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. This position is for Gunderson Residence (GR), a multi-month residential program focusing on the treatment of personality disorders (BPD, NPD, ASPD) in adults seeking treatment for severe comorbid psychopathy, integrating evidence-based approaches. McLean Hospital, established in 1811, is a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research, and the training of mental health care providers. The Community Residence Counselor (CRC) provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the Program Manager. All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in collaboration with others.
• 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.
• Medication Administration Program Certification (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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• One year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Driver's license (MA, CT, NH, NY, RI, VT) preferred (varies by program), and ability to satisfactorily meet hospital driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care through group and individual counseling in accordance with current treatment plan.
• Clear, concise, and timely documentation; 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 patient in acquiring skills to successfully self-medicate.
• Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
• Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits related to ADL’s and initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
• Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients to develop more appropriate sleep cycles notifying clinical team as necessary.
• Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments.
• Completes mandatory in service requirements.
• Identifies areas of strengths 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.
• Consistently demonstrate Our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums
• Bonuses
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees