UMass Memorial Health
Residential Counselor, Crisis Stabilization Unit- 30 Hours, Mixed Shifts Availab
UMass Memorial Health, Leominster, Massachusetts, us, 01453
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ThursdayScheduled Hours:
VariableShift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
30Cost Center:
71000 - 0820 North County CSU/RespiteUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Responsibilities:Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.Demonstrate person-centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.Serve as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.Implement treatment plans; interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately.Search clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADL's) which may include but are not limited to personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.Ensure healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance.Monitor clients' medication, refills, documentation of medications and changes, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage.Work with clients to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores, bedroom upkeep, yard and other light housekeeping duties.May be required to provide physical assistance, close supervision and other such duties.All programs require the transport of clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle (if provided by the program), except: Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS.Maintain and comply with regulations as applicable for DMH, HUD, BSAS and DPH such as MAP Certification, Human Rights, Dual Diagnosis, Infection Control, Vital Signs, workplace violence certification, CPR, First Aid, annual compliance training and other CHL required trainings. All certifications must be completed within five months after starting employment.Assist individuals with intervention work as outlined in their treatment plans.Lead skill development and/or other group(s) as assigned.Redirect clients as needed in order to provide a safe atmosphere/environment.Provide crisis intervention and support. Monitor client location and condition per program regulations.Performs program cleaning, including laundry, clerical work and/or organizing program supplies as assigned.Notify supervisor of any identified problem or deficiency in the program.Review resident records, medication logs and treatment plans for completeness and accuracy as assigned.Answers telephone in a professional manner while documenting all relevant information.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.A current valid issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal or company vehicle, except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox, TSS, and CSS.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in the field of psychology or human services.Experience/Skills:Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AUnless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ThursdayScheduled Hours:
VariableShift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
30Cost Center:
71000 - 0820 North County CSU/RespiteUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Responsibilities:Performs duties using recovery-oriented principles.Demonstrate person-centered strength-based communication and relationship with Persons.Demonstrate effective communication with staff, peers, and other professionals.Ability to observe, document, teach, and respond to mental and physical health as well as other needs of clients such as community living skills.Serve as a residential counselor for specified number of residents as directed.Assists in creating a safe therapeutic milieu by fostering a culture of recovery.Implement treatment plans; interventions and properly document using progress/service notes.Assist with the client admission process by completing all required documentation accurately.Search clients and their belongings for contraband upon admission and as required.Work with clients to assist with activities of daily living (ADL's) which may include but are not limited to personal hygiene and self-care skills, laundry, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, use of public transportation, problem solving and conflict resolution, and other interventions as necessary.Ensure healthy menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation through coordination and assistance.Monitor clients' medication, refills, documentation of medications and changes, assist with attending appointments, and safe storage.Work with clients to maintain the residence on a daily basis including chores, bedroom upkeep, yard and other light housekeeping duties.May be required to provide physical assistance, close supervision and other such duties.All programs require the transport of clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle (if provided by the program), except: Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox & TSS.Maintain and comply with regulations as applicable for DMH, HUD, BSAS and DPH such as MAP Certification, Human Rights, Dual Diagnosis, Infection Control, Vital Signs, workplace violence certification, CPR, First Aid, annual compliance training and other CHL required trainings. All certifications must be completed within five months after starting employment.Assist individuals with intervention work as outlined in their treatment plans.Lead skill development and/or other group(s) as assigned.Redirect clients as needed in order to provide a safe atmosphere/environment.Provide crisis intervention and support. Monitor client location and condition per program regulations.Performs program cleaning, including laundry, clerical work and/or organizing program supplies as assigned.Notify supervisor of any identified problem or deficiency in the program.Review resident records, medication logs and treatment plans for completeness and accuracy as assigned.Answers telephone in a professional manner while documenting all relevant information.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.A current valid issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in a personal or company vehicle, except those working in Passages, MYR, Urgent Care, Detox, TSS, and CSS.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in the field of psychology or human services.Experience/Skills:Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AUnless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
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