DSHS Lake Burien Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2
State of Washington
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State of Washington's Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, WA, seeks a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 to support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. You will work with a clinical treatment team to provide daily living skills coaching and crisis de-escalation.
You will model evidence-based practices, supervise activities, document progress, and help youth build coping skills toward independence.
Competenze
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Recreation, Psychology, or related field.
- Two years of college with two years of experience in psychiatric/healthcare setting.
- Equivalent combination of education/experience totaling four or more years.
- Ability to apply crisis de-escalation techniques.
- Strong observation and documentation skills.
Mansioni
- Assist with activities of daily living based on age-appropriate approaches.
- Provide situational counseling, orientation and mentorship to a small caseload.
- Facilitate social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Document behaviors and progress.
- Intervene in crisis situations and use de-escalation strategies.
- Assist in on- and off-campus therapeutic activities.
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Join our team as a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 at the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, Washington, where you'll play a meaningful role in helping youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs build the skills they need to thrive.
Designed specifically for children and youth, our therapeutic facility offers onsite educational services, therapies, and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces that support healing and growth. In this role, you'll provide hands‑on support with daily living activities, model positive behaviors, implement evidence‑based practices, and coach, teach, and mentor youth as they develop healthy coping skills and greater independence. Working alongside a dedicated clinical treatment team, you'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every young person has the opportunity to grow, build confidence, and move toward a brighter future.
- 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.
- 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
- An equivalent combination of education/experience totaling four or more years
- 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.
- King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
- Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
- Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
The Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility (LBTCF) is a newly developed therapeutic program operated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Health Care Authority. Located in a staff‑secure, youth‑focused facility in Burien, LBTCF serves youth ages 13 to 17 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and co‑occurring behavioral health needs. The program provides whole‑person, trauma‑informed care using adapted evidence‑based therapies and a person‑centered approach that emphasizes strength‑building, skill development, and family engagement. With space for up to 12 participants, LBTCF is designed to stabilize youth in crisis and support their successful transition to a home or community‑based setting.
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Saleen Hernandez at saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #08213.
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Updated 01-07-2026
- I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with an emphasis in Social Sciences, Education, Recreation, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- I have completed at least two years of college (preferably with an emphasis in one of the social sciences) and have at least two years of experience working with individuals in a psychiatric, mental health, or health care setting.
- I have an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four or more years that qualifies me for this position.
- None of the above
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