Community Residence Counselor - Eating Disorders

About the Role

The Community Residence Counselor (CRC) provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu within a defined scope of practice, under the direction of the Program Manager.

This position requires patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the current treatment plan, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Charge Nurse.
• Provides and supervises community activities based on patient needs.
• Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
• Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments.
• Ensures clear, concise, and timely documentation and shift notes.
• Establishes helpful relationships with patients while maintaining 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.
• Manages the therapeutic milieu effectively.
• Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed.
• Follows established hospital and program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicates information regarding the patient milieu and therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Reports observations related to medication side effects, physical, and emotional changes to appropriate medical staff promptly.
• Encourages patients in their activities of daily living.
• Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients in developing appropriate sleep cycles, notifying the clinical team as necessary.
• Completes mandatory annual in-service requirements, including CPR and de-escalation.
• Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.
• Demonstrates physical ability for participation in patient activities.
• Supports residents with daily routines, medical reminders, meal preparation, transportation, and personal care as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Medication Administration Program Certified (MAP - Massachusetts) required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License preferred.
• One year of patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Basic computer skills to use electronic or online systems (e.g., PRISM) for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
• Familiarity with Epic preferred.
• Ability to drive, including transporting patients, may be required based on role and location.

Skills

• Time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional growth and competency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) up to 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20 lbs - 35 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

$23.40 - $30.73/hourly.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Work Shift: Rotating

Location

115 Mill Street, Onsite.