DSHS Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 - Youth Support Professional

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Assist with activities of daily living
• Coach/teach 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 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
• Two years of experience working with individuals in a psychiatric, mental health or health care setting

• Benefits
• Insurance Benefits
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.