NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
DSHS SCC Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 3
Pierce County – Steilacoom, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,653/mo - $6,259/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 3 at the Department of Social and Health Services. This role involves leading staff in providing care and supervision for residents with behavioral health issues, ensuring compliance with policies and protocols, and assisting in daily operations and treatment goals.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Professionals with a High School diploma or GED
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
Benefits
$10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary
A free ORCA card for transportation use
Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees
An additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Social Security
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Sick leave
Vacation leave
21 days paid military leave per year
Five (5) days of paid bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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