Residential Care Counselor

SUMMARY :

Responsible for the care and safety of assigned

children. As a member of the

multidisciplinary treatment team, assumes primary residential care counselor

role. Responsible for input into the

formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan, and the

implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the

direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include :

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES : PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES : Participates in maintaining

a safe and therapeutic environment.Participates in the

development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned

children according to established Department and Program-based procedure and

policy.Maintains and documents

level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each

shift.

Supervises

assigned children in daily routines and assists with activities of daily

living.

Identifies,

reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the Program.

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critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Residential

Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor / Program Nurse and documentation in

child’s chart.

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milieu or destructive to self / other child situations providing timely

therapeutic intervention(s).

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to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.

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as assigned.

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current certification in crisis management.

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current CPR certification.

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current ERS, Safety &OSHA certifications.

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staff development meetings as assigned.

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follows all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.

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follows all Program-based policies and procedures.

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participates in the residential child care planning process under the direction

of the Residential Care Supervisor.

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initial admission interview process as assigned.

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support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission.

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assessment within a 24 hour period.

Develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours

of admission.

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residential care plan and problem list on a daily basis, revising as necessary.

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child residential treatment plans in an ongoing manner to other Program staff,

including liaison with other multidisciplinary treatment providers.

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participates in DPC’s, treatment team, and shift report.

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Program QA indicators and responsibilities related to such.

Accurately documents significant child / family

observations / milieu treatment in the child’s chart in a timely fashion.

Offers information and knowledge acquired through

experience to other staff via formal / informal staff development forums.

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Supports and contributes to the development of

residential care plans / behavioral management.

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in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon child’s level of

competence.

Demonstrates ability to set consistent and

supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of Hospital, Program, and

Department standards.

Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs

of the child in collaboration with off-line clinicians.

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organizing Program activities.

Consistently models to children / families appropriate

and therapeutic interpersonal staff / child interactions.

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recreation therapy program

Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective

manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative.

Takes the initiative to seek formalnformal

supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement / changes in job

performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

BASIC KNOWLEDGE :

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Baccalaureate

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experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at

the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to

provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging

processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the

care process.

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Six months to one year of direct child care work

with emotionally impaired youth.

Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management

certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course.

Current CPR certification.

Current ERS, Safety &OSHA certification.

INDEPENDENT ACTION : o : p none / o : p

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None

Pay Range : $17.77-$29.31

EEO Statement :

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location :

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type :

Sun & Thur - 4pm - 12am, Fri 2-10pm, Sat 8am - 4pm

Work Shift : Variable

Daily Hours : 8 hours

Driving Required : Yes