last updated: 6/26/09

Responsible for the direction and supervision of Joint Commission accredited children’s residential treatment programs provided by SCH. Participates as a member of the senior management team; provides leadership to and integration of all residential program components including; psychiatry, individual, family & group therapy, recreational programming, nursing/healthcare and milieu work. Administrative responsibilities include: personnel (including direct supervision), budget, staff training and development, regulatory/accreditation compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum requirements:

• Masters or doctoral degree in social work, or psychology; with work experience in mental health, residential treatment/group care, and/or developmental disabilities, and strong management and supervisory skills.
• Appropriate professional licensure in Washington State (Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LACSW).
• Five (5) years experience in providing services to children and adolescents, inpatient or residential is highly desired.
• Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, TF-CBT strongly desired.

Job Code: CMRES
 

Opening for a part-time, licensed therapist with supervisory experience for Outpatient Services at Seattle Children’s Home. Our outpatient therapists provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents and families. In addition to providing services at our agency, therapists work in the home and other community settings, as necessary. The part-time supervisor will carry a small caseload, provide supervision to clinicians and assist with program development as interest and time allows.

The qualified applicant will have a strong understanding of mental health assessment, evaluation and evidence-based practices in addition to other therapeutic interventions. Providing treatment for our children and families frequently requires that services be coordinated across treatment programs and treatment modalities both within and outside of our agency. The right applicant will have demonstrated skill at communicating across a wide-range of agencies and systems.

Training and work experience in the following is desirable:
• Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Developmental Disabilities
• Positive Behavior Support
• Trauma-Focused CBT
• Support Groups/Skills Training for Adolescents
• Parent Support Groups/Parenting Skills Training
• Completion of course work to become an approved supervisor for Washington State licensure candidates is a plus.

Applicant must:
• Possess a Master's degree or higher in social work, psychology or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant therapy experience.
• Be licensed or license-eligible in Washington State.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of experience supervising mental health clinicians in a clinical setting.

Additional requirements of employment are possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of car insurance.
 

Opening for a full-time therapist in Outpatient Services at Seattle Children’s Home. Our outpatient therapists provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents and families. Treatment settings include work in the community as well as within the agency. This position will include time spent establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners and our referral sources.

The qualified applicant will have a strong understanding of mental health assessment, evaluation and cognitive/behavioral and other therapeutic interventions. Family therapy experience is preferred. Experience with contingency management and the ability to provide parenting skills training to families is desirable. Seattle Children’s Home is moving towards the Recovery Model approach to providing mental health services. Using this model, each child and family is assessed and a treatment plan is developed with them that will meet their specific needs. A successful outcome results in individuals who have the hope that they can get better, a network of supportive relationships within the family and in the wider community, an increased sense of personal empowerment, improved coping skills, and who have found meaning to their lives. 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.

Applicant must be an MHP, have a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant therapy experience and be certified in Washington State. A valid WSDL, a reliable vehicle and proof of car insurance are also conditions of employment.
 

Job Code:  CBHT

Recreation Therapist with art skills or Art Therapist needed immediately. Work with adolescents diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders in a residential treatment center. Collaborate w/ Residential Counselors, Treatment Coordinators, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Recreation and Music 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, and working on completing, either the CTRS or ATR requirements for their respective disciplines. Candidates with knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Positive Behavior Support are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Code: ATR

Would you like to make a difference for teens as an RN at Seattle Children’s Home on Queen Anne Hill? We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving psychiatrically unique youth ages 7-17 years old by using a multi-disciplinary team approach. Seattle Childrens Home is a Joint Commission accredited treatment center that offers 24 hour nursing care. We also offer teaching opportunities to local universities and community colleges. Some of our employee benefits include generous paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, health insurance, and various other employee assistance programs. Our salary range starts at $26.00 per hour plus shift differentials. We currently have a full time and part-time position available.

Job Code: RNP