Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Services Counselor

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and direct services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including individual and group counseling, crisis support, and case management.
• Deliver services in the community, including adult family homes, day programs, hospitals, and other settings as needed.
• Support clients in building daily living skills and accessing resources that promote independence and stability.
• Work closely with caregivers, guardians, and family systems to support consistent care.
• Career with DDA, DSHS, housing providers, and other community partners.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and care planning activities.
• Maintain working knowledge of DSM criteria and apply clinical judgment in complex cases involving co-occurring conditions.
• Provide education related to substance use, mental health, and daily functioning; coordinate with substance use providers as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders when appropriate.
• Document services clearly and on time in accordance with agency policies and WAC requirements.
• Support integration of behavioral health with primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Gather and coordinate information needed for clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with the Developmental Disabilities Liaison to support continuity of care for clients receiving stabilization services.
• Manage workload in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Apply current practices in working with co-occurring disorders, including the intersection of IDD and mental health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
• Experience/Skills: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience. The capacity to work well with vulnerable adults and their networks of care. This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/Skills: Three (3) or more years of experience. Prior knowledge of and experience with IDD population.