Description

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

We're looking for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential DBT Specialist to join our team to teach residents and staff Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills, as we work toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

The Opportunity (Temporary PS3):
We need your leadership and motivation Greenhill School to provide expert-level individual and group-based DBT and trauma treatment and skills training, and Clinical Leadership to the program team. You will take responsibility for the delivery of all modes of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Individual Counseling, Skills Groups, Staff Consultation Team) for young people demonstrating emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral disorders. You will also support program staff with program and treatment goals and the enhancement of therapeutic living environments.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide in-person individual counseling based on established standards of DBT.
• Co-lead DBT skills training with program staff.
• Support the skills development of program staff who assist with groups.
• Provide behavioral case management and counseling supports to include supervision interventions to young people in the program, including clients with a complex range of co-occurring disorders and treatment needs related to sexual offending, cognitive impairment and medical fragility. Conduct interviews and administer/interpret screens tools and assessments to determine risk, required level of care/supervision, and referral for services.
• Support Residential Counselors and other program personnel regarding the execution of treatment plans and in support of the Environmental Adherence of the residential program.
• Coordinate with inter-disciplinary clinicians, family members, agency staff, community partners, and Reentry Team members to support case management, reentry processes and continuity of care.
• Provide demonstrated fidelity to Quality Assurance (QA) standards, and satisfactory progress with QA performance improvement plans.
• Provide trauma interventions as needed and directed in partnership with mental health professionals.
• Provide verbal de-escalation intervention with youth as needed, and provide guidance and leadership for program staff on safe and therapeutic crisis intervention and de-escalation approaches.
• Maintain safety, recognize and assess problem situations, and intervene to maintain order within a secure juvenile justice treatment milieu.
• Perform routine security duties including headcounts, living unit building security checks, key control, room searches for contraband, pat and/or strip searches of youth, assist in search and apprehension of escapees.
• Supervise and assign chores within a living unit to meet health and hygiene standards.
• Supervise and/or serve meals to resident groups; monitor movement of residents to and from central dining areas, school, medical, and recreation facilities; transport youth to community appointments as necessary.

What we are looking for:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Mental Health, Healthcare Administration or a related field, and two years of experience in the juvenile justice or social service field providing therapeutic or rehabilitation services with clients from diverse backgrounds who have complex needs.
OR
Associate’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Mental Health, Healthcare Administration or a related field, and four years of experience in the juvenile justice or social service field providing therapeutic or rehabilitation services with clients from diverse backgrounds who have complex needs.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Previously obtained Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Mental Health, Healthcare Administration or a related field.
• Professional experience with cognitive behavioral interventions in a social services or treatment setting. Demonstrable experience and ability to apply principles, skills and practice of DBT.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with assessment and treatment applications of best-practice principles and strategies associated with trauma-informed and culturally responsive treatment, cognitive-behavioral theory, social learning theory, and mindfulness-based practices.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. Able to convey a positive and professional image to employees and external stakeholders. Ability to develop and maintain proactive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, quality and communication of clinical work.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and personal insight about racial justice, system inequity, disparities and disproportionality in legal systems, and the post-traumatic impact of racial discrimination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Demonstrated ability to coach and support others. Skilled in supporting staff development, conflict resolution and team cohesion.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach a letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

Supplemental Information:
Per Governor Inslee's Directive 22-13.1 state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to pass a criminal history and national fingerprint background check, and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion and respect.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply on-line? Contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or 360-280-3173 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388

Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.

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