Residential Counselor

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

About The Position

Residential Counselors assist adults in Behavioral Health Network residential programs in developing skills for recovery and wellness. The role helps residents attain or resume their capacity for independent living by providing hope and motivation as they heal and develop resiliency. Counselors support residents in re-establishing self-identity, purpose, and meaning, and may help them plan for work, school, or volunteering and build community connections. They also help residents develop practical life skills and knowledge related to symptoms and medications.

Requirements

One year of experience working with mentally ill consumers in a residential setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI), Food Handler’s, and First Aid cards are required within 14 days of hire.
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within 30 days of hire; employees may work while in pending status. Grace periods will be adjusted in accordance with DOH requirements.
Driver’s license and abstract.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in social services or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling to help residents re-establish self-identity, a sense of purpose, and meaning in their lives.
Help residents develop plans for work, school, and/or volunteering and make community connections.
Help residents develop life skills, including cooking, cleaning, money management, and social skills, and knowledge of symptoms and medications.
Create treatment plans and discharge planning documents and deliver or review them with residents.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.