Residential Counselor/CDPT (North Seattle)
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Ryther is seeking candidates to fill an open Residential Counselor/CDPT position with our Adolescent Boys' Inpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Program.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking supervised hours towards CDP Licensure!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide a consistent therapeutic milieu through direct care and supervision of residents.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Plan and direct daily activities. Provide direct supervision to teach residents self-help skills.
2. Role model appropriate behaviors, emotions, and communication skills, i.e., anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
3. Utilize verbal de-escalation skills during crisis intervention.
4. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for residents.
5. Aid clients in reaching goals and objectives as outlined by individual treatment plans.
6. Maintain all documentation pertaining to residents, i.e., daily logs, medication reports, and incident reports.
7. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
8. Participate in in-house training sessions to increase professional ability.
9. Maintain a safe environment by reporting facility safety concerns to appropriate staff.
10. Utilize agency policies when responding to emergencies.
11. Perform bedroom checks every 20 minutes during night shift (11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.).
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Commitment to the Vision, Values and Mission of the agency.
2. Understanding and acceptance of 12 Step principles and practice within an addictions treatment milieu.
3. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.
4. Be 21 years of age or older.
5. Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science or high school education with at least four years combination of experience and training working with children, youth, and families in residential/home-based programs.
6. Be registered with Washington Department of Health as a Registered Counselor.
7. Knowledge and understanding of family-centered practice principles.
8. Valid Washington State driver's license and liability insurance.
9. Full time Residential Counselors must have the ability to drive agency vehicles and have a good driving record.
10. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain customer and employee confidentiality.
11. Ability to work within the framework of a therapeutic milieu.
12. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
13. Flexibility and ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
14 Ability to perform verbal de-escalation and physical intervention restraints.
15. Ability to perform a range of physical motions including but not limited to:
lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.,
standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time,
kneeling, squatting, and stooping,
running for brief periods of time,
16. Ability to use the senses of sight, hearing to effectively supervise resident-customers.
To apply, please submit a cover letter & resume.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking supervised hours towards CDP Licensure!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide a consistent therapeutic milieu through direct care and supervision of residents.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Plan and direct daily activities. Provide direct supervision to teach residents self-help skills.
2. Role model appropriate behaviors, emotions, and communication skills, i.e., anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
3. Utilize verbal de-escalation skills during crisis intervention.
4. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for residents.
5. Aid clients in reaching goals and objectives as outlined by individual treatment plans.
6. Maintain all documentation pertaining to residents, i.e., daily logs, medication reports, and incident reports.
7. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
8. Participate in in-house training sessions to increase professional ability.
9. Maintain a safe environment by reporting facility safety concerns to appropriate staff.
10. Utilize agency policies when responding to emergencies.
11. Perform bedroom checks every 20 minutes during night shift (11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.).
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Commitment to the Vision, Values and Mission of the agency.
2. Understanding and acceptance of 12 Step principles and practice within an addictions treatment milieu.
3. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.
4. Be 21 years of age or older.
5. Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science or high school education with at least four years combination of experience and training working with children, youth, and families in residential/home-based programs.
6. Be registered with Washington Department of Health as a Registered Counselor.
7. Knowledge and understanding of family-centered practice principles.
8. Valid Washington State driver's license and liability insurance.
9. Full time Residential Counselors must have the ability to drive agency vehicles and have a good driving record.
10. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain customer and employee confidentiality.
11. Ability to work within the framework of a therapeutic milieu.
12. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
13. Flexibility and ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
14 Ability to perform verbal de-escalation and physical intervention restraints.
15. Ability to perform a range of physical motions including but not limited to:
lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.,
standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time,
kneeling, squatting, and stooping,
running for brief periods of time,
16. Ability to use the senses of sight, hearing to effectively supervise resident-customers.
To apply, please submit a cover letter & resume.
- Location: North Seattle
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
