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.  This position works in a milieu setting role modeling appropriate behaviors, providing conflict resolution and teaching independent living skills. 

BSW or BA/BS in psychology, social work or related field is highly preferred. Significant experience may be substituted depending on type and nature. Washington State agency affiliated counselor registration required prior to beginning direct care responsibilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary. Current CPR, First Aid, and food handlers permit to be acquired within first 30 days of employment. Valid Washington State driver’s license required.

We have current openings for evening, weekend and overnight shifts varying between 6-40 hours per week.  We are also hiring for relief staff who agree to work an average of 5-10 shifts per month. Relief/On-call residential counselors work as needed to cover vacations, last-minute call-ins, staffing shortages, etc.  This is a great opportunity for a student, someone who wants to pick up extra income or an individual who wants the flexibility to choose their own schedule!

Full Time - Swing:              Wed- Sat

Part Time - Overnight        Thur, Fri & Sat , and Fri & Sat  11pm-9am

Part Time - Relief (4 positions):        As needed to cover vacations, call-ins, staff shortages

Seattle Children's Home is seeking a Recreation Therapist with music and/or art skills to work with adolescents diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders in a residential treatment center. This position will collaborate with Residential Counselors, Treatment Coordinators, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Recreation Therapists on a multidisciplinary treatment team. Job duties include (a) developing and implementing a variety of Therapeutic Programming groups, (b) planning and leading community outings, (c) completing assessments, (d) documenting treatment progress, and (e) milieu management and crisis intervention as needed.

The position is full-time with benefits and the shift involves one weekend day. Applicants should be eligible for, or working toward completing, either the MT-BC or CTRS requirements for their respective disciplines. Candidates who have prior experience in adolescent psychiatry or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates must submit a résumé and a completed application (from SCH website) to Human Resources.

Seattle Children's Home is looking to add a Behavioral Technician to our community based programs. This position will work with children and families on resolving behavioral challenges by utilizing a positive behavior support plan. This position is part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible morning and late afternoon/early evening hours and may include an occasional weekend day. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or other related field and at least 12 months experience working with children. Additional experience with positive behavior support plans, developmental disabilities and family work is highly preferred. Interested candidates must submit a résumé and a completed application (from SCH website) to Human Resources.