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- Accurately completes required documentation for patient records/charts, variances, incidents, discharges, and weekly reports in a timely manner and as appropriate, meeting all current standards and policies, and implementing corrective measures for quality assurance.
- Ensures that all policies around medication administration are followed appropriately, including monitoring self-administration of medication by residents, reporting medication errors, chart deficiencies, or other work performance errors, and resolving medication issues.
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- Manages the house valuables process, including updating valuables log and documenting patient belongings.
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Sr. Residential Counselor - New Canaan, United States - Silver Hill Hospital
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSetting the Standard for Exceptional Care
For over ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Senior Residential Counselor
The Senior Residential Counselor provides a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients in the Transitional Living Program, while also exemplifying leadership and structure for patients and residential counselor staff within their designated program.
Responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, MSW preferred
Previous experience as a Residential Counselor, preferred
Silver Hill Hospital
208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Silver Hill Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, contractors, consultants, students and volunteers. For more information, or accommodation questions, please reach out to the Human Resources Department.
