Lead Behavior Specialist

Ryther • Seattle, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families facing complex challenges. We’re dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach, and teach so that every client we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life. We hope you'll join our team of amazing providers! Behavior Specialists create and maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic environment while assisting clients in meeting their treatment goals. The role of Behavior Specialist includes supporting and facilitating therapeutic groups, promoting an affirming treatment environment, maintaining daily routines, and assisting in tasks related to client care, such as meal preparation. As the Lead, you'll provide a consistent therapeutic milieu through direct care and supervision of youth in respite, in our Family Intervention Restorative Services (FIRS) program. You'll engage youth with high support needs in evidence-based treatment using a trauma-informed and DEI framework. Our social justice mission and trauma informed framework are the basis for our everyday work and internal processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (MH field beneficial) or high school education/GED with at least one year combination of experience and training working with children, youth, and/or families, preferably in a mental health related setting.
• Valid WA state driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to drive agency vehicles.
• Must have experience working with at-risk teens
• Acceptance and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth needing higher levels of mental health care

Responsibilities

• Share on-call coverage with the Program Supervisor to help ensure consistent support for the team
• Support new staff onboarding and training, including coordinating shadow shifts and helping with program-specific training
• Stay in regular communication with the Supervisor about daily program flow, staffing needs, and schedule follow-through
• Serve as a go-to resource for Behavior Specialists for program questions and clarification
• Complete routine chart reviews in Credible (our EHR) to support accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Conduct eMAR medication audits and communicate any discrepancies or concerns
• Monitor and maintain inventory, including snacks, medication cart supplies, and janitorial items
• Take and share notes during staff meetings to support clear communication and accountability
• Provide a consistent therapeutic milieu through direct care and supervision of youth in respite, in our Family Intervention Restorative Services (FIRS) program.
• Engage youth with high support needs in evidence-based treatment using a trauma-informed and DEI framework.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental Benefits (Premium covered up to 94% by Ryther, depending on plan , and we pay $5000.00 towards your deductible and out of pocket max)
• 15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that)
• 10 Sick Days (Vacation and Sick time rollover)
• 9 Paid Holidays, and 1 Floating Holiday
• Free Medical Telehealth Appointments for you and anyone in your household (General Medical, Dermatology, Mental Health, Neck and Back Care, Nutrition, etc.)
• 40% Off Aflac Supplemental Insurances (Free Aflac Identity Theft Protection)
• 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance ($50,000.00)
• Ryther is a registered 501c(3) which qualifies for the federal Student Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level