DSHS Lake Burien Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3

DSHS Lake Burien Psychiatric Youth Counselor 3

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and daily living support to a small caseload of youth
• Implement evidence-based, trauma-informed practices and behavioral interventions
• Monitor and document youth behavior, progress, and clinical observations
• Intervene in crisis situations using approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Support therapeutic programming by leading structured activities and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment

• Knowledge of adolescent development, age-specific care, and mental health concepts
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Positive Behavioral Support, Therapeutic Options, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Ability to de-escalate behavioral health situations in a calm, non-threatening manner
• Understanding of interpersonal dynamics and community resources
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

The Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility is a newly developed therapeutic program operated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services