DSHS BHA Vocational Institution Counselor
DSHS BHA Vocational Institution Counselor
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BHA Maple Lane Vocational Institution Counselor
Join our team as a Vocational Institution Counselor 3 at our newest behavioral health treatment campus Maple Lane near Centralia WA.
Being a Vocational Institutional Counselor allows you to make a meaningful impact by supporting residents in vocational skill development and career planning. Youll oversee onsite paid work experiences coordinate offsite opportunities and collaborate with community agencies to foster growth. In a structured environment youll guide Maple Lane residents toward positive change while you gain valuable experience in behavioral health and social services working alongside a dedicated and supportive team.Maple Lane is a key business unit of DSHSs Behavioral Health Administration where our dedicated staff offers patients enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed onsite 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 will do:
- Counsels with and advises residents
- Provide support for onsite vocational programming
- Compile and prepare reports for residents progress reactions and adjustment
- Develop write implement and facilitate individual and group vocational treatments
- Interview residents to secure and compile vocational data and history
- Coordinate the supervision and guidance provided to the residents
- Ensure resident weekly timecards are completed and submitted
- Help residents connect with agencies and organizations for employment support and offsite work opportunities
Who should apply:
- Those with a bachelors degree* preferably involving major study in sociology or other social science plus 2 years of professional counseling or casework experience.
- One year of this work experience should include vocational training or vocational support with clients.
- Or one year of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Vocational Services Specialist or Institution Counselor 2.
Interested or have questions Apply today or contact and reference #02618.
Why Join Us
We partner with people to access support care and resources. DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery independence and wellness.See why people like you choose careers at DSHS: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 agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism 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 applicants 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 drivers 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. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
