DSHS Lake Burien - Psychiatric Youth Counselor

Overview

DSHS Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 - Youth Support Professional at Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, Washington, serves youth ages 13 to 17 with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities. Facility staff work alongside youth, empowering them to learn self-care skills so that they can thrive.

• Assist with activities of daily living based on age-appropriate approaches, model evidence-based practices.
• Provide situational counseling, orientation and mentorship to a small caseload of youth.
• Facilitate social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Document behaviors and progress.
• Intervene in crisis situations and use de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
• Assist in on and off-campus therapeutic activities.

• Those with either;
• A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Social Sciences, Education, Recreation, Psychology, or related field.
• OR
• Satisfactory completion of two years of college, preferably with emphasis in one of the social sciences AND two years of experience working with individuals in a psychiatric, mental health or health care setting.
• OR
• Equivalent education/experience.

• Crisis response:
  Apply calm and structured intervention strategies to safely de-escalate highly emotional or volatile situations.
• Emotional regulation:
  Maintain a steady and nonpunitive approach during stressful interactions with youth.
• Therapeutic modeling:
  Implement evidence-based approaches under supervision to reinforce positive behavior and coping strategies.
• Activity planning:
  Coordinate and supervise safe, structured activities both on and off campus.
• Adaptability:
  Adjust quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Email DSHS Recruiter, Georgina Pringle, ngle.gov and reference job number 01315.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

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