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DSHS BHA Institutional Counselor 3

• Instructs and encourages residents regarding policies, procedures, protocols, and facility rules.
• Help develop and implement individual and group treatment activities. 
• Counsel and advise patients, as they participate in the treatment program. 
• Facilitate or co-facilitate treatment groups and ensure scheduled active treatment and therapy groups are run as scheduled.
• Provides direct day-to-day monitoring and support of the residential population.
• Documents resident activities or observations as directed by the treatment team.
• Communicates with the team to assure resident and employee safety and continuity of care. 
• Complete progress notes on daily interactions with residents
• Be a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and actively participate during treatment team meetings in developing resident treatment plans.
• Assist treatment team and residents while in the community on Staff Escorted Community Outings. 

• Principles and practices of good communication, evaluating and monitoring persons or situations, and deciding on proper course of action.
• Knowledge and recognition of psychiatric symptoms are preferred. 
• Laws and rules related to competency evaluation and restoration treatment are preferred. 
• Ability to create positive rapport with their team and the residents. 
• Must be able to respond appropriately to crisis situations and/or be willing to learn how to do so.

• Safely physically intervene with patients exhibiting high-risk behaviors using approved techniques, maintaining optimal mental and physical health and dignity
• Compile and prepare reports on the client's progress, reactions, and overall adjustment.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a capacity for compassion and curiosity towards residents. 

• Current CPR card.
• Current Food Handler's permit within 14 days of employment.  More information can be found here.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor. Must be applied for within 7 days of employment. More information can be found here. 
• Must be able to pass a background check through DSHS.

1. Cover Letter
2. Chronological resume
3. Completed application

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.

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