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Overnight Per-Diem Community Residence Counselor - OCDI Jr. - AMH
McLean Hospital | |
United States, Massachusetts, Arlington | |
3 Claremont Avenue (Show on map) | |
Oct 23, 2025 | |
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This is an overnight shift position. Under direction of the Program Manger, the CRC provides direct patient care, supervision, and support. The overnight CRC completes overnight administrative tasks that ensure smooth operations for the following day. Successful candidates will provide direct patient care through supervision and support in accordance with current treatment plan. They will establish relationships with patients that are helpful and maintain professional boundaries. They communicate information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provides direct patient care in accordance with current treatment plan, under the supervisor of the program manager. -Provides and supervises community activities according to needs -Remains awake and alert, at all times, while on the job. -Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments. -Clear, concise, and timely documentation and shift notes. -Establishes relationships with patients that are helpful and maintains professional boundaries. -Participates in patient status checks. -Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and/or daily assignment sheet. -Works effectively to manage the therapeutic milieu. -Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed. -Follows established hospital & program policies, procedures, and protocols. -Communicates information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner. -Communicates observations related to medication side effects, physical and emotional changes to appropriate medical staff in a timely manner. -Encourage patients in their activities of daily living. -Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients to develop more appropriate sleep cycles notifying clinical team as necessary. -Completes mandatory annual in-service requirements, including but not limited to: CPR and de-escalation. -Physical ability for participation in patient activities. -Other duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One-year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Driver's license (MA, CT, NH, NY, RI, VT) is required with the ability to satisfactorily meet and maintain hospital driving standards. - Time Management, - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. - All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems (PRISM) for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. - Familiarity with Epic preferred. Physical Requirements The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |
Oct 23, 2025