Residential Care Counselor PD

Overview

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.

Base pay range : $17.77 / hr - $29.31 / hr

Responsibilities

• Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically-accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.
• 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 potential problems in the Program.
• Demonstrates appropriate incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Residential Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor / Program Nurse and documentation in the child\'s chart.
• Intervenes in disruptive milieu or harmful situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s).
• Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.
• Attends Program meetings as assigned and maintains current certifications (crisis management, CPR, ERS, Safety & OSHA).
• Attends Program staff development meetings as assigned and participates in the residential child care planning process under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.
• Participates in the initial admission interview process as assigned and supports the initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission.
• Completes initial milieu assessment within 24 hours and develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission; reviews and revises daily.
• Communicates individual child residential treatment plans to other Program staff and participates in DPCs, treatment team, and shift report.
• Documents significant child / family observations in the chart in a timely fashion and contributes to staff development and to the development of residential care plans / behavioral management.
• Assists and teaches child in activities of daily living and personal hygiene; sets consistent therapeutic limits; collaborates on behavioral programs with off-line clinicians.
• Participates in organizing Program activities and models appropriate interactions with children and families.
• Handles crisis situations safely and effectively, using the least restrictive approach.
• Seeks supervision and implements feedback for job performance improvement.

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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 status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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