Licensed Crisis Therapist: MRSS

Applewood Centers; Lorain (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & care: medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

MSW tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Applewood Centers is seeking a MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist to provide mobile response and stabilization for youth (ages 2‑20) and families in crisis. The role requires rapid on-scene assessment within an hour and continuation of stabilization services after the initial 72 hours.

The position offers diverse shifts, with emphasis on safety planning, documentation, and coordination of care under HIPAA compliance, within a nonprofit, Equal Opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• LSW/LFMT/LP C licensure required; LISW/IMFT/LPCC preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with youth and families in a mental health setting.
• First Aid and CPR training required and provided by agency.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable by agency insurance.

Responsabilités

• Mobile response to a family-identified crisis within one hour.
• Engage youth and families in de-escalating the crisis and assess for risk.
• Facilitate hospitalization for clients as necessary.
• Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to develop safety and MRSS plan.
• Carry a small caseload through the ongoing stabilization phase (up to six weeks).
• Maintain clinical records per licensing and accreditation standards.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Family systems

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

BENEFITS & SALARY

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit and salary options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on relevant education, experience and licensure.


• Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP


• Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance


• Career Growth: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles


• Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance


• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.


2. Licensure:LSW, LMFT or LPC required. LISW, IMFT or LPCC preferred.


3. Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting. Knowledge of the DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria. Experience with family systems and crisis intervention preferred.


4. Other: First Aid and CPR training required and provided by agency. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle

POSITION SUMMARY

The MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist will provide mobile response and stabilization services to youth (age 2-20) and families who have called the crisis hotline with a family identified crisis. The MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist will respond face-to-face (in person or via video conferencing) with another MRSS Team member to high risk crisis situations within an hour to assess the youth and stabilize the family. After the initial 72 hours, the family will receive on going stabilization and care coordination services from the MRSS team. Various shifts are available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Mobile response to a family identified crisis within one hour.


2. Engage youth and families in de-escalating the crisis and assess for risk.


3. Facilitate hospitalization for clients as necessary.


4. Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.


5. Carry a small amount of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of up to six weeks.


6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.


7. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment according to HIPPA guidelines. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.


2. All required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.


3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.


4. Other duties as assigned by management

#ACI-MRSS-1

Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.