Crisis Counselor - Associate License

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Bothell, WA

About The Position

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner. Job Summary The Crisis Counselor provides comprehensive, short-term crisis outreach services to youth, young adults, and families in King County experiencing a mental health or behavioral emergency. The Crisis Counselor supports clients through a team approach. The teams are made up of case managers, Parent Partners, and Youth Peers and collaborate to successfully stabilizes the initial crisis, provide intensive support, and link the client and families to ongoing formal and informal support systems. This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center’s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with expected hours of Monday-Friday 9-5 with a rotating schedule to include occasional evening and weekends. What You Will Get From Working at The Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Retirement with generous employer contributions Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services. Some benefits only available to full-time staff Associate License Compensation: $80,168.40 annually

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field, preferred current WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor Af filiated (LMHCA), Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTA)
One or more years post-graduate experience providing short-term mental health services to youth and families f rom a broad range of cultures and social needs.
Registered counselor in Washington.
Training and experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities.
Strong engagement and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work in a team management approach.
Strong organizational skills with an attention to details, timelines, and follow-through.
Ability to meet with clients at home and in the community. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and work evenings and weekends.
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Within 30 days of employment or first available training
Within 30 days of employment
Within 120 days of employment.
Authorized Driver Requirement
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:
YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Speeding
Improper Lane Change
Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
Failure to obey Traffic Sign
Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
Driving with an open container of alcohol
Reckless Driving
Hit andRun– property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
Racing
Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
Speeding over 20 mph
Fleeing and/or eluding police
Any other felony driving conviction(s)
Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:
More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history.
More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a team to provides immediate, short term, acute crisis intervention services to families in King County to prevent out of home care and psychiatric hospitalization for children and youth.
This position provides services in homes, schools and other community locations allowing for flexibility and creativity in the work.
Provides short-term individual and family stabilization services and resource linkage, including risk assessments, safety planning, parenting skills training, behavior management, de-escalation training and brief counseling.
Develops Action Plans to address priority needs and makes treatment recommendations that are sensitive to the family's cultural, social, and mental health needs.
Works with families to help them advocate with systems, access community resources, identify and utilize natural support and use ef fective problem-solving techniques.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants

Benefits

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.

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