Residential Counselor

About the role

Residential Counselors assist adults in BHN residential programs to develop their skills for recovery and wellness. Focuses on helping residents attain or resume their capacity for independent living, providing hope and motivation, as residents heal and develop resiliency.

Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: variable, Schedule: variable.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling to help residents re-establish self-identity, sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, which may include developing plans for work, school, and/or volunteering, and making community connections.
• Helps residents develop life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, money management, social skills and knowledge of symptoms and medications.
• Creates treatment plans and discharge planning documents and delivers/reviews with residents.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions.

Requirements

• AA degree in social services or related field preferred.
• One (1) 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, & First Aid cards will be required within 14‑days of hire.
• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees can work while in pending status. Grace periods will be adjusted in accordance with DOH requirements.
• Drivers License/Abstract.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award‑winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well‑being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for in your work and life.