Overnight Residential Counselor

Cambridge Eating Disorder Center: At our organization Overnight Residential Counselors are valued members of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping adolescents and women rebuild their lives. We are hiring Overnight Residential Counselors . Full-time Overnight Residential Counselors are required to work four 10-hour shifts. Once eligible, Full Time Overnight Residential Counselors receive a percentage of their health premium and 100% dental premium paid, if subscribed. They also receive paid time off and there is overtime availability.

Easily accessible via public transportation.

TITLE: Overnight Residential Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients during the overnight hours by checking their sleep status and notifying appropriate parties with issues and concerns about specific patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Possess a clear understanding of emergency procedures, including how to quickly access emergency contact information for each patient.

· Check on assigned patients during 15- or 30-minute increments as indicated by treatment team. Conduct and document risk assessment for patients expressing suicidal ideation or an impulse to self-harm.

· Be aware of the alarm in the staff offices

· Remain cognizant of the security camera feed.

· Promptly communicate with patient’s treatment team, (e.g., psychiatrist, case manager, nutritionist) regarding client care issues and concerns.

· Carefully and thoroughly document all clinically relevant information regarding patient behavior in a timely manner.

· Update office whiteboard with patient information relevant across several shifts (e.g., noncompliance, changes in bathroom supervision, safety concerns, etc.)

· Attend the required number of RC Supervision meetings (at least 24 hours a year for full- time employees; at least 12 hours a year for part-time employees—starting from the date of hire).

· Be aware of all documents needed in patients’ charts and be able to communicate with treatment team members if something is missing.

· Use active listening skills to individually process day-to-day issues that patients struggle with (meal/behavior noncompliance on and off the unit, self-doubt, body consciousness).

· Promote appropriately supportive relationships between patients.

· Correctly weigh patients.

· Take, accurately interpret, and document vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse).

· Supervise patients’ self-administration of medication and document appropriately.

· Supervise bathroom and shower use for patients according to each patient’s assigned supervision level. Document and report all clinically relevant information.

· Escort clients to offsite medical appointments and ER visits.

· Understand when and how to contract for safety.

· Conduct thorough contraband searches

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/Associates Degree
• Ability to multi-task
• Team-oriented
• CPR certified within the first three months (certification cost reimbursed)
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced environment with positivity and confidence High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Ability to multi-task and work as a multi-disciplinary team member

· Good written clinical communication skills

· Ability to work independently

· 2 years college

· BA/BS preferred

Language/Communication/Organizational Skills:

· Must demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary for communicating with all ages and diverse cultures.

· Must be able to assess situations, identify issues/problems and prioritize duties.

· Mathematical Skills: Must understand basic accounting practices.

· Reasoning Ability: Uses personal experience, knowledge and other outside resources to make logical decisions to solve problems.

'Work Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person