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DSHS SCC Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 3

Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 3 (RRC 3) at the Special Commitment Center (SCC) that located on McNeil Island in the beautiful Puget Sound.

This RRC 3 lead will assist on Redwood East and West, but may be assigned to other units within the SCC as needed and directed. You may be required to lead staff in working with disorderly and psychotic, aging adult residents who may require intense 1:1 care/observation, supervision and involvement by staff, may pose an imminent threat to self or others, may be at imminent risk of harm from others and may present serious risk for attempted escape or may seek opportunities to sabotage and damage property.

Some of what you'll do:

Assist staff with residents regarding policies, procedures, protocols and living unit and SCC rules
Assist staff in encouraging residents to participate in approved extra-curricular activities
Assist staff with the unit operations and day to day interaction with residents
Assist, as directed with, Behavior Management Reports, Incident Reports, Witness statements, Observation Reports etc regarding individual residents’ non-compliance with SCC policies, living unit rules and inappropriate or unsafe behaviors
Assist staff with problem solving residents concerns and questions
Assist staff in encouraging residents in working toward treatment – “Current Conditions” and residential goals
Assist in providing clear verbal direction and interventions with residents on a daily basis and a “lead” in first respondent situations
Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Ability to respond appropriately and cope with aggressive behavior using appropriate and effective verbal de-escalation tactics
Must hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state vehicle
Will be required to work mandatory overtime
Strong verbal communication skills
Required to work alone while stationed on a living unit or while monitoring resident activities
Required to work in areas or units other than the location of principle assignment
Required to fill in as unit staff as well and provide breaks as they arise
Strong writing skills

Additional Information:

SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees
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

Who should apply?

Professionals with a High School diploma or GED

AND

Three years of experience providing direct care to psychiatric patients, residents, or inmates in a residential, in-patient, and/or correctional mental health setting

One year of experience as a supervisor/lead worker and two years of experience providing direct care to psychiatric patients, residents, or inmates in a residential, in-patient, and/or correctional mental health setting.

This position requires obtaining the Affiliated Counselor Credential within six months of hire.

Questions? Please contact sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov OR call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 06410.

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 & 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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