Community Residence Counselor - Eating Disorders

About the role

The Community Residence Counselor (CRC) position at the Klarman Eating Disorders Center (KEDC) of The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is a direct patient care role. This position requires one-year patient care or related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the treatment plan, under supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Charge Nurse.
• Supervises community activities according to patient needs.
• Awareness and alertness during work hours.
• Clear and timely documentation and shift notes.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients.
• Participates in patient rounds, status checks, or teams as per program guidelines.
• Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and daily assignment sheet.
• Manages the therapeutic milieu.
• Provides direction and supervision to patients as needed.
• Follows hospital and program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicates patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff.
• Communicates observations related to medication side effects, physical, and emotional changes to appropriate medical staff.
• Encourages patients in their activities of daily living.
• Assesses and manages sleep patterns, assisting patients in developing appropriate sleep cycles as necessary.
• Completes mandatory annual in-service requirements, including CPR and de-escalation training.
• Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.
• Supports residents with daily routines, medical reminders, meal preparation, transportation, and personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Medication Administration Program Certified (MAP - Massachusetts) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health required.
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License from the state of residence, as required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to use PRISM for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
• Familiarity with Epic is preferred.
• Ability to drive, including transporting patients, may be required based on role and location.