A specialized treatment center offers temporary treatment and guidance to adults with a mild intellectual disability (MID) and associated complex psychological problems, such as trauma, autism, depression, and personality disorders. Clients experience limitations in various areas of life, temporarily preventing their participation in society. Within the treatment setting, clients collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on insight, recovery, and personal growth.
The organization believes that a diagnosis tells only part of the story and looks at the person behind the behavior. Together, patterns, emotions, and skills that contribute to a more stable future are explored. As a counselor, you translate treatment goals into daily practice and support clients in their recovery process.
What you do
- Combine daily guidance with an active role within the treatment trajectory.
- Serve as an important link between the client, counselors, and therapists.
- Contribute to a safe and stable treatment climate.
- Observe behavior, signal developments, and analyze situations.
- Collaborate with therapists on appropriate guidance and treatment interventions.
- Make a direct contribution to the treatment and development of clients with MID and complex psychological problems.
- Support clients in establishing structure in daily life.
- Support clients in developing social and practical skills.
- Support clients in increasing self-reliance.
- Support clients in managing emotions and tensions.
- Support clients in achieving personal treatment and recovery goals.
- Remain calm and professional when clients experience tension or escalating emotions.
- Accurately assess situations, maintain safety, and act according to agreed treatment methodologies.
- Work according to a specific methodology that supports understanding and analyzing behavior and provides a common language within the treatment team.
- Learn to recognize underlying emotional needs and develop skills to professionally connect with them.
- Engage in continuous self-reflection.
- Work closely with fellow counselors, behavioral experts, therapists, and other disciplines to offer clients perspective, safety, and recovery opportunities.
Profile
- Completed HBO (higher professional education) diploma, for example, Social Work, HBO-V (nursing), Applied Psychology, or a comparable care-related education.
- Affinity with disability care, mental health care (GGZ), or complex care.
- Ability to observe, analyze behavior, and work methodically within a treatment setting.
- Reflective work attitude and openness to professional development.
- Dares to take responsibility and set appropriate boundaries in complex situations.
- Remains calm and professional when behavior or emotions escalate.
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team focused on treatment and recovery.
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