Residential Counselor

MultiCare; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking Residential Counselors to support adults in BHN residential programs, helping them build skills for recovery and independent living. You will foster hope, motivation and resiliency as residents heal and progress.

The role emphasizes counseling, life-skills development and discharge planning, with opportunities to conduct individual and group sessions in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• AA degree in social services or related field preferred.
• One year of experience working with mentally ill consumers in a residential setting, or equivalent education/experience.
• BLS, First Aid/CPR (including RQI), and Food Handler’s cards required within 14 days of hire; ACCR credential to be applied for within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to help residents re-establish self-identity and purpose, including plans for work, school, volunteering, and community connections.
• Help residents develop life skills such as cooking, cleaning, money management, social skills, and understanding symptoms/medications.
• Create and review treatment plans and discharge planning documents with residents.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.

Skills

Counseling

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Life skills coaching

Discharge planning

Education

AA degree in social services or related field

Job description

Position Summary

FTE: 0.01_, Shift: Variable_, Schedule: Variable_

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.

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.

Why MultiCare?

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 in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.94 - $27.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.