New 
Comm Res Counselor, Per Diem - Fernside
 McLean Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Princeton | |
| 162 Mountain Road (Show on map) | |
 Jan 16, 2025 | |
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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.
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. High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards 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. | |