Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Services Counselor

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and direct services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including individual and group counseling, crisis support, and case management.
• Deliver services in the community, including adult family homes, day programs, hospitals, and other settings as needed.
• Support clients in building daily living skills and accessing resources that promote independence and stability.
• Work closely with caregivers, guardians, and family systems to support consistent care.
• Coordinate care with DDA, DSHS, housing providers, and other community partners.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and care planning activities.
• Maintain working knowledge of DSM criteria and apply clinical judgment in complex cases involving co-occurring conditions.
• Provide education related to substance use, mental health, and daily functioning; coordinate with substance use providers as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders when appropriate.
• Document services clearly and on time in accordance with agency policies and WAC requirements.
• Support integration of behavioral health with primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Gather and coordinate information needed for clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with the Developmental Disabilities Liaison to support continuity of care for clients receiving stabilization services.
• Manage workload in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Apply current practices in working with co-occurring disorders, including the intersection of IDD and mental health.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience. The capacity to work well with vulnerable adults and their networks of care. This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation. LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Three (3) or more years of experience. Prior knowledge of and experience with IDD population. Performance Requirements: KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of current community mental health trends, including health care reform, current assessment, the treatment approach for clients with co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health medications. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards. SKILLS: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public. Communicates clearly and concisely. Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently. ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member. Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities and populations. Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Operation of a motor vehicle. Work Environment: Office and outreach. Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.