Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (Renton)
Reply to: veronica@friendsofyouth.org
Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:
-Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care, to youth under 18;
-Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults in East King County
-Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.
Friends of Youth is currently seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist.
The Mental Health Therapist position provides services to youth under the Division of Children's Services (DCS) contract and the Treatment Authorization Services (TARs) system administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The Mental Health Therapist provides mental health treatment for youth and models a caring, healthy and secure treatment approach for team staff and demonstrates an interest in youth developing coping skills. The position also consults with Program Managers and staff team members in understanding the mental health needs of the youth in their care. This position requires a high level of collaboration with programs across Residential Treatment Services and is supervised by the Program Manager of Youth and Family Services.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in a Social Services field. License preferred.
Washington State Counselor Registration or Washington State Counselor Certification or eligible for and working towards attaining certification.
Three years experience in the field of child welfare at the professional level.
Experience in counseling youth, young adults and families.
Experience in leading groups, trainings, and workshops.
Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Attend agency or professional seminars, training, or conferences to increase professional knowledge. Contract adherence trainings are mandatory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of treatment approaches for individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and brief therapy, including de-escalation and DBT skills for adolescents.
Knowledge of group process.
Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships.
Ability to work in a community setting.
Ability to develop community resources and market services.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of relevant WAC and COA standards, DCS Contracts and participation in the Performance Quality Improvement process.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
Respect for and interest in youth strengths.
For more information visit http://friendsofyouth.org/jobYFSBilMHTherapist.aspx
All Qualified Applicants please send resumes to veronica@friendsofyouth.org
-Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care, to youth under 18;
-Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults in East King County
-Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.
Friends of Youth is currently seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist.
The Mental Health Therapist position provides services to youth under the Division of Children's Services (DCS) contract and the Treatment Authorization Services (TARs) system administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The Mental Health Therapist provides mental health treatment for youth and models a caring, healthy and secure treatment approach for team staff and demonstrates an interest in youth developing coping skills. The position also consults with Program Managers and staff team members in understanding the mental health needs of the youth in their care. This position requires a high level of collaboration with programs across Residential Treatment Services and is supervised by the Program Manager of Youth and Family Services.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in a Social Services field. License preferred.
Washington State Counselor Registration or Washington State Counselor Certification or eligible for and working towards attaining certification.
Three years experience in the field of child welfare at the professional level.
Experience in counseling youth, young adults and families.
Experience in leading groups, trainings, and workshops.
Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Attend agency or professional seminars, training, or conferences to increase professional knowledge. Contract adherence trainings are mandatory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of treatment approaches for individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and brief therapy, including de-escalation and DBT skills for adolescents.
Knowledge of group process.
Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships.
Ability to work in a community setting.
Ability to develop community resources and market services.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of relevant WAC and COA standards, DCS Contracts and participation in the Performance Quality Improvement process.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
Respect for and interest in youth strengths.
For more information visit http://friendsofyouth.org/jobYFSBilMHTherapist.aspx
All Qualified Applicants please send resumes to veronica@friendsofyouth.org
- Location: Renton
- Compensation: DOE
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
