DSHS Lake Burien Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3

State of Washington; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay (King County)

Free ORCA transit card

Additional 5% premium for on-site 3+1?

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3 at the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility to direct, assign, and monitor staff performance while documenting youth progress and managing a caseload. You will model evidence-based practices within a clinical team and support youth in daily living activities at LBTCF in Burien.

The role requires collaboration across departments, involvement in hiring activities, and meticulous documentation to meet standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, recreation, psychology, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in social services, or one year of experience as a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2.
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to a caseload of youth.
• Model and implement evidence-based practices and behavioral approaches under the supervision of a clinical treatment team.
• Monitor, communicate, and document behavioral observations and youth progress.
• Assist youth with activities of daily living.
• Act as liaison to other departments and assist in hiring activities.
• Perform quality reviews of documentation to ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Intervenes and provides oversight in crisis situations to de-escalate dangerous or assaultive situations.
• Collaborates and assists in coordinated activities off-campus, such as community transition activities and off-campus transportation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, recreation, psychology, or a related field

Job description

DSHS Lake Burien Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3

As a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3, you'll be responsible for directing, assigning, and monitoring the performance of staff. In this position, you are responsible for modeling and implementing evidence-based practices, documenting youth behaviors and progress, and managing a caseload of youth at Lake Burien Youth Transitional Care Facility.

Note: The schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off.

About Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility

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.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to a caseload of youth
• Model and implement evidence-based practices and behavioral approaches under the supervision of a clinical treatment team
• Monitor, communicate, and document behavioral observations and youth progress
• Assist youth with activities of daily living
• Act as liaison to other departments and assist in hiring activities
• Perform qualify reviews of documentation to ensure compliance with documentation standards
• Intervenes and provides oversight in crisis situations to de-escalate dangerous and/or assaultive situations utilizing basic de-escalation techniques and advanced crisis intervention strategies
• Collaborates and assists in coordinated activities off-campus, such as community transition activities and off-campus transportation

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for in an applicant:

• Work on holidays may be required
• Overtime may be required to ensure 24/7 staffing in this office
• This position may require evening or night work
• Must provide physical support for clients using facility-approved methods
• Must be able to safely intervene to protect clients from harm to themselves or others using facility approved methods and techniques
• Work may include driving clients to/from appointments, activities, etc

Who should apply?

We are searching for professionals with:

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, recreation, psychology, or a related field, ANDone year of experience in social services OR
• One year of experience as a Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 OR
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge and skills

Additional information:

• An Agency Affiliated Counselor credential from the Department of Health must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• 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

Questions about this opportunity?

Please contact DSHS Recruiter and reference 09060.

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