Behavioral Health Specialist I

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work with adolescents and young adults releasing from WA State Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities who are enrolled in the POST Program to deliver an Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach with Assertive Continuing Care (A-CRA/ACC)-based intervention. The “Support Coach” role meets with youth on their caseload weekly and works with youth on life skills, substance use refusal, resource referrals, and supports the youth’s transition to the community. This program is administered by Seattle Children’s in partnership with the WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ Juvenile Rehabilitation agency. This position will be based in Western Washington state and will involve a combination of in-person work with youth in facilities and in the community, as well as virtual and phone sessions. This position will require regular travel throughout Western Washington (25-50% of time) and access to a car. As part of training for this program, the interventionist will be trained in motivational interviewing and certified in A-CRA/ACC, and will also learn to integrate trauma informed approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent years of experience in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
4 years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families (i.e. assessments, therapy, case management) ; or Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families
Confirmed proficiency in a second language via successful completion of a language assessment may be required for certain departments.
Valid driver’s license may be required for certain positions/departments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Current licensure in Washington State as a Registered Counselor or Mental Health Counselor Associate.
Experience providing behavioral interventions with children & families.
Nutrition experience highly preferred.
Experience working in a behavioral or clinical research setting.
Experience with evidence based practice.