Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor II

State of Washington; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for on-site work days

Free ORCA transit card

Evening/night shift differential

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis response

Emotional regulation

Therapeutic modeling

Activity planning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Recreation, Psychology, or related field

Two years of college + two years in relevant setting

Equivalent combination of education/experience (4+ years)

Job description

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.