Residential Counselor

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Lakes Mental Health seeks Residential Counselors to assist adults in BHN residential programs, focusing on recovery, wellness and independence through counseling and life skills coaching. You will conduct individual and group sessions, develop plans for work/school/volunteering, and help residents build community connections within a supportive setting.

AA degree in social services preferred; BLS/First Aid required within 14 days; hold or apply for ACCR credential within 30 days; valid

Qualifications

• AA degree in social services or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in a residential setting with mentally ill individuals or equivalent.
• BLS/First Aid and Food Handler requirements within 14 days of hire.
• Washington ACCR credential must be applied for within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support recovery and resiliency.
• Assist residents develop life skills and connections to work, school or volunteering.
• Create treatment plans and discharge planning documents and review with residents.
• Support residents in achieving independence while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Community connections

Education

AA degree preferred

Tools

ACCR credential

Driver's license

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Variable, Schedule: TBD

Position Summary

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

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

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.

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.