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.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
• Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everyday actions

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Participate in the development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned children according to established procedure and policy
• Document level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each shift
• Supervise assigned children in daily routines and assist with activities of daily living
• Identify, report, and actively resolve potential problems in the Program
• Provide timely therapeutic intervention in disruptive situations
• Adhere to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures
• Attend Program meetings as assigned and participate in the residential child care planning process under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor
• Support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission and complete initial milieu assessment within 24 hours
• Develop and revise residential care plan and problem list daily, communicating to other Program staff
• Offer knowledge gained to staff through formal and informal development forums
• Assist in organizing Program activities and recreation therapy program
• Handle crisis situations safely and effectively using least restrictive alternatives
• Seek formal supervision and incorporate suggestions for performance improvement

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field (other education considered)
• Six months to one year of direct child care work with emotionally impaired youth
• Current CPR certification
• Current ERS, Safety & OSHA certification (current or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course)
• Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in course
• Perform independently within Program policies and practices; refer complex problems to supervisor

$17.77–$29.31 per hour

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.

BH-East Greenwich-CADD Heritage House – 170 Heritage Dr East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

• Work Type:
  Wk1 Sun 6a-2p Tues 2p-10p Thurs 2p-10p Wk2 Tues 2p-10p Thurs 2p-10p Sat 6a-2p
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  8 hours
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  Yes