Residential Counselor

Comprehensive Life Resources•Tacoma, WA

11h•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Residential Counselor to join our Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma Washington. Park Place Residential Center provides individual treatment and recovery services for adults with serious mental illness and who are in need of daily supportive services. Park Place’s services include therapy, psychiatry, counseling groups, case management, peer support, transitional living services, independent living development, substance use support services, and community and life skill building. Residential counselors provide residential services to adults with serious mental illness. They facilitate the community adjustment of clients at high risk for institutionalization. They serve as members of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED or equivalent experience
WA State credential/license.
Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office products
Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries.
Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
Ability to receive consultation and apply feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
Develops and maintains a self-care plan, seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout.
Ability to complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
Adhere to the incident reporting process.

Responsibilities

Provide services and activities for residential consumers that enhance self-care skills, independence, social skills, and self-reliance.
Provide activities designed to enhance community and milieu adjustment.
Provide clinical treatment supportive services for clinical staff.
Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
Participate in meetings and activities as required.
Coordinate activities with other team members and other staff.
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending upon program needs.
As requested, walk the facility to complete rounds
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.