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Job Summary

Summary
Under direction of the Program Manager and Clinical Coordinator the Community Residence Counselor
(CRC ) provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. The OCD Institute is an adult, unlocked, treatment program for adults with OCD which provides comprehensive treatment, specifically behavioral interventions, group therapy, and milieu-based treatments.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct patient care in accordance with current treatment plan, under the supervisor of the Program 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.

-Other duties as assigned.

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Medication Administration Program Certified [MAP - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health required Experience One-year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, 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 (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

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%)

Onsite

115 Mill Street

24

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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