What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS ESH Institution Counselor 3 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
Are you looking for a career stepping-stone to further your professional career. Are you ready to gain valuable experience in an inpatient mental health setting where there is room to grow and learn? Then this is the ideal opportunity for you. Join our Rehabilitation Services team at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) as an Institutional Counselor 3.
You will work as a member of treatment teams to plan and implement Active Treatment Programs, to organize patients’ active treatment and to improve processes for delivery of service. We offer great internal promotional opportunities, job stability, a meaningful career and flexibility of hours in a 40-hour work week.
We're hiring multiple positions.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you'll do:
- Develop systems for communication among treatment team members and group leaders to streamline patient treatment delivery and to monitor and document patient attendance and progress.
- Provide a minimum of 10 active treatment hours of Mental Health Education, coping skills or symptom management groups.
- Meet with patients to identify interests and strengths.
- Collaborate with the treatment teams and group leaders to facilitate improvements in patient schedules and programs to meet individual needs.
- Document patient progress towards treatment goals in computerized system.
- Work with other groups and committees as assigned to make recommendations for improvements to support hospital goals and objectives.
- Communicate effectively with management, peers, patients and the public.
- Participate with Rehab team members in facilitating hospital-wide special events and activities.
- Participate in the coordination and planning of special community activities.
- Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
- Working knowledge and application of personal conflict resolution
- Effective communication skills Experience using recovery model principles and de-escalation techniques
AND
Two years of experience working with clients in a psychiatric or mental health setting
OR
Equivalent combination of education/experience
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 00472.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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