Residential Care Counselor

Overview

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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 model the organization s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate the core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; participate in the development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned children according to Department and Program policies.
• Document level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each shift; supervise daily routines and assist with activities of daily living.
• Identify, report, and resolve potential problems; demonstrate crisis management skills and timely verbal reporting to the Residential Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor/Program Nurse with documentation in the child s chart.
• Intervene in disruptive or unsafe situations with timely therapeutic interventions; adhere to all Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.
• Attend Program meetings; maintain current certifications in crisis management, CPR, ERS, Safety & OSHA; participate in staff development meetings as assigned.
• Contribute to the residential child care planning process under the Residential Care Supervisor; participate in initial admission interviews and support the therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission.
• Complete initial milieu assessment within 24 hours; develop initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission; review and revise plans daily as needed.
• Communicate individual child residential treatment plans to Program staff and other multidisciplinary treatment providers; participate in DPCs, treatment team, and shift reports.
• Document significant child/family observations in the chart in a timely fashion; support staff development and contribute to residential care plan/behavioral management; assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene appropriate to the child s level of competence.
• Set consistent, therapeutic limits within hospital/Program standards; implement behavioral programs in collaboration with off-line clinicians; organize Program activities; model appropriate staff/child interactions.
• Handle crisis situations safely using the least restrictive, safe patient care approach; seek supervision and incorporate feedback to improve performance.

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field; other education/experience may be substituted at the Hiring Manager s discretion.
• Knowledge to provide care to patients across the lifespan with consideration of aging, development, and cultural patterns.
• Six months to one year of direct child care experience with emotionally impaired youth.
• Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course.
• Current CPR certification; current ERS and OSHA certifications.

• Supervisory Responsibility:
  None
• Pay Range: $17.77 - $29.31
• Location:
  
  BH-North Providence-CADD Hill House - 306 Fruit Hill Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02909
• Work Type:
  Wk1 Sun 8a-2p & 2p-10p;
  Tues/Thurs 6a-10a;
  Fri 6a-2p;
  Wk2 Mon 6a-2p;
  Wed/Thurs 6a-10a;
  Sat 8a-2p & 2p-10p
• Work Shift:
  
  Day
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  8 hours
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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.