Residential Counselor

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

About The Position

Residential Counselors assist adults in Behavioral Health Network (BHN) residential programs as they develop skills for recovery and wellness. The role focuses on helping residents attain or resume their capacity for independent living while providing hope and motivation as they heal and develop resiliency. Counselors support residents in rebuilding self-identity, purpose, and meaning, developing practical life skills, and planning for discharge and community life.

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 the application is pending, with grace periods adjusted in accordance with Department of Health requirements.
Driver’s license and abstract.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in social services or a related field preferred.

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, volunteering, and community connections.
Help residents develop life skills, including cooking, cleaning, money management, and social skills, as well as 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.