Group Life Counselor I

The Group Life Counselor I (Swing Shift) is an entry level Human Service position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include admission procedures, monitoring patient behavior, educational group facilitation, milieu management, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth and their families, who have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional standards and follow agency treatment policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and local regulations, especially WAC 388-877; Support the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee with the patient's individualized treatment plan; Support the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee in providing and referring clients to other treatment and service programs; Monitor clients, log all activities in the log book, do laundry for youth clients, clean up, and be responsible for graveyard shift activities; Attend groups with more volatile clients, attend AA meetings with clients, and monitor clients during housework and quiet time; Serve food if necessary; Complete daily record keeping, daily logging, Extraordinary Incident Reports (EIRs), and medication logging on time and accurately; Prepare patient progress reports and completion notices for courts, probation departments and referral sources; Complete all required Federal, State, County and Local forms for each patient; Provide physical care of patients consistent with agency policy and licensing WAC's; Provide training and oversight to patients in housekeeping, meal service and daily activities; Assist counseling staff in conducting patient urinalysis procedures and documentation; Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training; Maintain consistent and positive relationships with staff, patients, and collateral contacts; Monitor recreational activities

Requirements

Must either hold an Associate's degree, OR have a high school diploma with at least one year of experience relevant to the primary responsibilities of this position; Must possess a current First Aid Certificate; Must have a valid Washington State driver's license; Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment; Must receive a satisfactory background check; Must pass required BH EHR system trainings; Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required, including a TB test at time of hire and annually thereafter; Annual influenza vaccine required unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies; Must complete an annual clinical competency test; Must be of good character and able to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent and adult populations served; Must have good organizational and communication skills; Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem; Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions; No history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for two (2) years prior to employment and no misuse while employed; Must not have been convicted of a felony within the last seven years or ever convicted of child abuse or any crime involving physical harm to another person, nor be a perpetrator of substantiated child abuse; Driving record must meet the limits set in the agency's driving table; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Prescription coverage; Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; EAP (Employee Assistance Program); Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays; 401(k)/Retirement options; Opportunity for advancement; Culturally diverse work environment (full-time employees working 30 hours or more)