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    Residential Counselor - Cambridge, United States - Cambridge Eating Disorder Center

    Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
    Cambridge Eating Disorder Center Cambridge, United States

    2 days ago

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    Cambridge Eating Disorder Center: At our organization Residential Counselors are valued members of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping adolescents and women rebuild their lives. We are hiring Full Time *Residential Counselors*.

    Full-time Residential Counselors are required to work 5 8-hour shifts. Full Time Residential Counselors receive 80% of their health and 100% dental benefits paid. They also receive paid time off and overtime availability.

    Required Qualifications:


    • BA/BS preferred (in Psychology or related field)


    • Experience with eating disorders preferred


    • Ability to multi-task


    • Team-oriented


    • Able to tolerate a fast-paced environment with positivity and confidence


    • Good written clinical communication skills


    • Ability to work independently


    • Outgoing, energetic personality


    • Weekend availability and ability to consistently work one of three shifts Morning (7:00am – 3:30pm) Evening (3:00pm – 11:30pm) Overnight (11:00pm – 7:30am)


    • Willingness to eat a wide variety of food (as RCs occasionally eat with patients).

    *Our organization is unable to accommodate a vegan diet

    Residential Counselor (RC) Responsibilities:


    • Facilitate therapeutic groups that are commensurate with RC level of training and experience

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    • Use active listening skills to individually process day-to-day issues that patients struggle with (meal/behavior noncompliance on and off the unit, self-doubt, body consciousness).


    • Promote appropriately supportive relationships between patients.


    • Correctly weigh patients.


    • Take, accurately interpret, and document vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse).


    • Supervise bathroom and shower use for patients. Document and report all clinically relevant information.


    • Escort clients to offsite medical appointments and ER visits.


    • Assist in the preparation and set up of meals and snacks.


    • Supervise meals and snacks: Prompt patients to follow meal and behavior compliance rules.


    •Facilitate a comfortable and supportive meal-time environment


    •Document noncompliance when necessary; inform patients that you have done so.


    • Conduct thorough searches for contraband items upon new patient admission.


    • Promptly communicate with patient's treatment team, (e.g., psychiatrist, case manager, nutritionist) regarding client care issues and concerns.


    • Carefully and thoroughly document all clinically relevant information regarding patient behavior (e.g., completing Meal and Snack logs, Group Notes, Shift Progress Notes, and Incident Reports, etc.) in a timely manner.


    • Attend the required number of RC Supervision meetings (at least 24 hours a year for full- time employees; at least 12 hours a year for part-time employees)

    MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK:

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