Community Residence Counselor - OCDI Institute
Mass General Brigham, Belmont, CA, United States
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
The role serves individuals with moderate to severe or treatment-resistant OCD, serving adults ages 18 and older on our Belmont campus.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator & Charge Nurse, the Community Residence Counselor (CRC) provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. The CRC assists residents in developing daily living skills, achieving treatment goals, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment, promoting recovery, independence, and quality of life for individuals with mental health, substance use, or developmental conditions.
Provides direct patient care in accordance with current treatment plans.
Provides and supervises community activities.
Drives and transports patients as required.
Stays awake and alert during all duties.
Assists patients in keeping various appointments.
Creates clear, concise, timely documentation and shift notes.
Establishes professional relationships with patients.
Participates in patient rounds, status checks, or teams per program guidelines.
Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and daily assignment sheets.
Manages the therapeutic milieu effectively.
Provides direction and supervision to patients as needed.
Follows hospital and program policies, procedures, and protocols.
Communicates milieu or therapeutic environment information to appropriate staff.
Reports medication side effects, physical and emotional changes promptly.
Encourages patients in activities of daily living.
Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients in developing appropriate sleep cycles.
Completes mandatory annual in-service training, including CPR and de‑escalation.
Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.
Physical ability for participation in patient activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Licenses and Credentials
Medication Administration Program Certified (MAP – Massachusetts) – Massachusetts Department of Public Health required.
Experience
One-year patient care or related experience preferred; psychiatric setting 1–2 years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Time Management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Teamwork ability
Commitment to professional growth and competency
Basic computer skills for use of electronic and online systems (PRISM)
Familiarity with Epic preferred
Physical Requirements
Standing frequently (34‑66 %)
Walking frequently (34‑66 %)
Sitting occasionally (3‑33 %)
Lifting frequently (34‑66 %) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying frequently (34‑66 %) 20‑35 lbs
Pushing occasionally (3‑33 %)
Pulling occasionally (3‑33 %)
Climbing rarely (less than 2 %)
Balancing frequently (34‑66 %)
Stooping occasionally (3‑33 %)
Kneeling occasionally (3‑33 %)
Crouching occasionally (3‑33 %)
Crawling rarely (less than 2 %)
Reaching frequently (34‑66 %)
Gross manipulation frequently (34‑66 %)
Fine manipulation frequently (34‑66 %)
Feeling constantly (67‑100 %)
Foot use rarely (less than 2 %)
Vision - Far constantly (67‑100 %)
Vision - Near constantly (67‑100 %)
Talking constantly (67‑100 %)
Hearing constantly (67‑100 %)
Additional Job Details
Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range: $23.40 – $30.73 per hour
Grade: MCL051
EEO Statement
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 provide reasonable accommodation to those who need it. Applications requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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The role serves individuals with moderate to severe or treatment-resistant OCD, serving adults ages 18 and older on our Belmont campus.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator & Charge Nurse, the Community Residence Counselor (CRC) provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. The CRC assists residents in developing daily living skills, achieving treatment goals, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment, promoting recovery, independence, and quality of life for individuals with mental health, substance use, or developmental conditions.
Provides direct patient care in accordance with current treatment plans.
Provides and supervises community activities.
Drives and transports patients as required.
Stays awake and alert during all duties.
Assists patients in keeping various appointments.
Creates clear, concise, timely documentation and shift notes.
Establishes professional relationships with patients.
Participates in patient rounds, status checks, or teams per program guidelines.
Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and daily assignment sheets.
Manages the therapeutic milieu effectively.
Provides direction and supervision to patients as needed.
Follows hospital and program policies, procedures, and protocols.
Communicates milieu or therapeutic environment information to appropriate staff.
Reports medication side effects, physical and emotional changes promptly.
Encourages patients in activities of daily living.
Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients in developing appropriate sleep cycles.
Completes mandatory annual in-service training, including CPR and de‑escalation.
Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.
Physical ability for participation in patient activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Licenses and Credentials
Medication Administration Program Certified (MAP – Massachusetts) – Massachusetts Department of Public Health required.
Experience
One-year patient care or related experience preferred; psychiatric setting 1–2 years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Time Management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Teamwork ability
Commitment to professional growth and competency
Basic computer skills for use of electronic and online systems (PRISM)
Familiarity with Epic preferred
Physical Requirements
Standing frequently (34‑66 %)
Walking frequently (34‑66 %)
Sitting occasionally (3‑33 %)
Lifting frequently (34‑66 %) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying frequently (34‑66 %) 20‑35 lbs
Pushing occasionally (3‑33 %)
Pulling occasionally (3‑33 %)
Climbing rarely (less than 2 %)
Balancing frequently (34‑66 %)
Stooping occasionally (3‑33 %)
Kneeling occasionally (3‑33 %)
Crouching occasionally (3‑33 %)
Crawling rarely (less than 2 %)
Reaching frequently (34‑66 %)
Gross manipulation frequently (34‑66 %)
Fine manipulation frequently (34‑66 %)
Feeling constantly (67‑100 %)
Foot use rarely (less than 2 %)
Vision - Far constantly (67‑100 %)
Vision - Near constantly (67‑100 %)
Talking constantly (67‑100 %)
Hearing constantly (67‑100 %)
Additional Job Details
Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range: $23.40 – $30.73 per hour
Grade: MCL051
EEO Statement
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 provide reasonable accommodation to those who need it. Applications requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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