--- title: Residential Counselor at MultiCare Health description: MultiCare Health is hiring for the Residential Counselor role in Lakewood, WA. Pays $18.94–$27.26 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/residential-counselor-at-multicare-01a0b225-f6c6-7827-8c15-9ee6848760e9 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MultiCare Health as Residential Counselor in Lakewood, WA. Pays $18.94–$27.26 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oiy3j7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | MultiCare Health | | **Location** | Lakewood, WA | | **Salary** | $18.94/hr - $27.26/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for MultiCare Health. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for MultiCare Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $46,000 – $48,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description **Join a team that shares your calling**  At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE:** 0.01_, **Shift:** Day_, **Schedule:** Variable_ **Position Summary** Residential Counselors assist adults in BHN residential programs to develop their skills for recovery and wellness. Focuses on helping residents attain or resume their capacity for independent living, providing hope and motivation, as residents heal and develop resiliency. **Responsibilities:** - Provides counseling to help residents re-establish self-identity, sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, which may include developing plans for work, school, and/or volunteering, and making community connections. - Helps residents develop life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, money management, social skills and knowledge of symptoms and medications. - Creates treatment plans and discharge planning documents and delivers/reviews with residents - Conducts individual and group counseling sessions **Requirements:** - AA degree in social services or related field preferred - One (1) year of experience working with mentally ill consumers in a residential setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - **BLS - Basic Life Suppor**t (includes RQI), **Food Handler’s,** & **First Aid** cards will be required within 14-days of hire - Washington State **Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR)** credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees can work while in pending status. Grace periods will be adjusted in accordance with DOH requirements.  - Drivers License/Abstract **About Greater Lakes Mental Health**  Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. **Why MultiCare?**  **Rooted in the local community**  Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. **Growth and education**  Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. **Well-being and support**  Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. **Living our values**  Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. **Belonging for all**  Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. **Pacific Northwest lifestyle**  Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. **Pay and Benefit Expectations** We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.94 - $27.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed [here](https://jobs.multicare.org/pay-benefits/). ## Skills - Volunteer Management - Cleaning - Cooking - Group Therapy - Driver's License - Discharge Planning - Basic Life Support - Social Skills - Treatment Planning - Money Management - Counseling - Food Handler Certification - First Aid ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Youth & Career Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Residential Care Counselor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling/residential-care-counselor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61436 jobs - [Lakewood, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/lakewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 225 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61436 jobs - [Lakewood, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/lakewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 225 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)