Comm Res Counselor MAP Cert - AMH

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Job Summary

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 subacute psychiatric patients requiring comprehensive psychiatric and neuropsychiatric consultation assessment and treatment. The Pavilion is designed to provide unparalleled diagnostic evaluation with an emphasis on evidencebased 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 inservice requirements including but not limited to: CPR and deescalation.

Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.

Physical ability for participation in patient activities.

Other duties as assigned.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsMedication Administration Program Certified MAP Massachusetts Massachusetts Department of Public Health requiredExperienceOneyear patient care or related experience preferred preferably in a psychiatric setting 12 years preferredKnowledge 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 3466

Walking Frequently 3466

Sitting Occasionally 333

Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally 333

Pulling Occasionally 333

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2

Balancing Frequently 3466

Stooping Occasionally 333

Kneeling Occasionally 333

Crouching Occasionally 333

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2

Reaching Frequently 3466

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466

Feeling Constantly 67100

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2

Vision Far Constantly 67100

Vision Near Constantly 67100

Talking Constantly 67100

Hearing Constantly 67100

Onsite

115 Mill Street

40

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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