DSHS CSTC Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2

DSHS CSTC Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2

• Assist the treatment team in providing services to youth and families with a complex range of diagnoses and treatment needs
• Provide situational counseling, mentorship, and individualized behavior plans to adolescent and pre-adolescent children
• Facilitate the development of social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Assist and escort youth with activities of daily living, education, recreation, and appointments
• Provide mentoring and crisis management for parents/guardians
• Lead therapy groups to improve growth and social skills
• Provide patients with abilities to manage their relationships, life events, and daily aspects of living to successfully transition back into the community

• Professionals who have four years of social service experience
• Or, a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in sociology, education, recreation, psychology, or related social science field
• Or, two years of college with emphasis in social sciences, education, recreation, psychology, or related field, plus two years of social service experience (or a combination of both totaling at least 4 years)

• Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave

The State of Washington is committed to providing human services that shape the lives of its citizens