Behavioral Health Program Counselor

About Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington

Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington (RWC) is growing!

Established in 2015, RWC is the area’s first treatment facility providing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for the treatment of Eating Disorders. We remain the only treatment center offering this level of care within a 250-mile radius.

In addition to our Eating Disorder programs, RWC provides intensive outpatient programming for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.

Our multidisciplinary team provides structured, compassionate, evidence-informed care designed to help clients build skills, improve functioning, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.

Position Overview

RWC is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Counselor to join our growing clinical team.

This position will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our PHP and IOP programs, with a primary focus on leading and supporting therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based groups.

The ideal candidate is someone who is confident facilitating groups, enjoys working closely with clients, and can create a structured, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.

The Program Counselor will be cross-trained across RWC programs and may work with clients experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health concerns. The position will collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric and medical providers, dietitians, leadership, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys group programming, relationship-building, teamwork, and working in a higher level of care environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Facilitation & Program Support

• Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, process, and skills-based groups within RWC’s PHP and IOP programs.
• Follow established group curricula while adapting group activities and interventions to meet client needs.
• Create a safe, structured, engaging, and supportive group environment.
• Support clients in developing and practicing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, interpersonal, and other recovery-oriented skills.
• Assist with maintaining the daily structure and flow of PHP and IOP programming.
• Monitor client participation, engagement, behaviors, and progress during programming.
• Provide appropriate support and redirection to clients during groups and program activities.
• Assist with developing and improving group curriculum and programming.
• Provide coverage and support across RWC programs as needed.

Clinical & Client Support

• Provide individual and group counseling services within the scope of credential, education, training, and supervision requirements.
• Assist with clinical assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.
• Support individualized treatment goals and interventions developed by the treatment team.
• Build strong therapeutic rapport with clients and encourage engagement in treatment.
• Provide case management and coordinate appropriate community and ancillary resources.
• Monitor client progress and communicate concerns or changes to the appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
• Communicate safety concerns and complete mandated reporting as required.
• Assist with discharge and aftercare planning as appropriate.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Complete group notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate relevant information regarding client participation, progress, barriers, and concerns.
• Maintain communication with families, referral sources, outside providers, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Assist with clinical reviews and utilization review/insurance authorization processes as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in RWC’s electronic medical record.

Team & Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate effectively with RWC’s multidisciplinary team.
• Become cross-trained across RWC programs and provide support where needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Maintain compliance with Washington State regulations, RWC policies, and clinical documentation requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or a related field.
• Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)
• Experience working in mental health, behavioral health, or a related setting.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and engage clients in a structured treatment environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Preferred

• Experience working with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, or other behavioral health conditions.
• Experience working in PHP, IOP, residential, inpatient, or another higher level of care setting.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or skills-based groups.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or adults.
• Master’s degree or current enrollment in a master’s program in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working within an eating disorder treatment setting.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with clients in a group setting.
• Is comfortable speaking in front of and engaging groups.
• Can maintain structure while still being warm, approachable, and responsive to client needs.
• Is dependable and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is comfortable working with clients who may be experiencing significant emotional or behavioral health challenges.
• Is willing to learn and become cross-trained across RWC’s programs.
• Brings creativity and ideas to group programming and curriculum development.
• Understands the importance of documentation, communication, and follow-through in a higher level of care setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

License/Certification

• Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)

Work Location

In Person – Richland, WA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our employees and the clients we serve.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person