last updated: 02/08/10

Join the Home Program for Extended Support (HoPES) at Seattle Children’s Home. Seeking a Masters level therapist with background working with youth who have developmental disabilities (DD) and their families; degrees in psychology, special education, or related field. Specialists work with families and other staff to write and monitor Positive Behavior Support plans. Interesting work with a solid, supportive team.
Job Code: HBS

Join the Home Program for Extended Support (HoPES) at Seattle Children’s Home. Seeking a Bachelors level professional with background working with youth who have developmental disabilities (DD) and their families; degree in psychology, special education, or related field. Technicians work with families to implement Positive Behavior Support plans. Interesting work with a solid, supportive team.

Opening for a full-time, licensed therapist in Outpatient Services at Seattle Children’s Home (SCH). Our outpatient therapists provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents and families. Therapists work in the home and other community settings, as necessary, as well as at our agency.

The qualified applicant will have a strong understanding of mental health assessment, evaluation and evidence-based practices in addition to other therapeutic interventions. Family therapy experience and experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred. Training in contingency management, Positive Behavior Support and the ability to provide parenting skills training to families is desirable. Treatment frequently requires that SCH services be coordinated across treatment programs and treatment modalities. The right applicant will have demonstrated skill at communicating across a wide-range of agencies and systems.

We will soon be training therapists in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). The new therapist will be expected to take part in this training and to provide PCIT to families.

Applicant must have a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant therapy experience and be currently licensed or license-eligible in Washington State. A valid WSDL, a reliable vehicle and proof of car insurance are also conditions of employment.

At SCH, we emphasize the “Recovery Principles" in our work with children and families. Recovery emphasizes that, while individuals may not always have full control over their symptoms, they can have full control over their lives, that hope and restoration of a meaningful life are possible, despite serious mental illness. Recovery is cited, in the document Transforming Mental Health Care in America, Federal Action Agenda: First Steps, as the "single most important goal" for the mental health service delivery system in the United States..
Job Code: LOPT
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
 

Provide direct care and supervision for youth with emotional & behavioral disorders in a therapeutic residential treatment environment. Successful candidates will possess an understanding of appropriate interactions with children and adolescents and enjoy working with a challenging mental health population.
BA in psychology, social work or related field is preferred.  Experience may be substituted depending on type and nature.  Washington State counselor registration and valid Washington driver's license required prior to employment.  Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary.  Current CPR, First Aid, and food handlers permit to be acquired within first 30 days of employment.
Must be willing to work day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts. $10 to $12.49 per hour plus shift differentials.  Current openings are for relief (on-call), part-time and full-time positions.
Job Code: WSRC
Application Deadline: Open until Filled