Mobile Crisis Counselor

Coleman Professional Services; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Coleman Health Services is seeking a full-time crisis therapist to join a co-responder mobile crisis team in Marion/Crawford Counties. The role runs Monday–Friday, 12pm–8pm, with the Marion Police Department.

Requirements include an Ohio LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC and a master's degree in social work or counseling, plus willingness to obtain NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers. Benefits include FSA, wellness reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC).
• Willingness to obtain NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers with support.
• Excellent driving record and strong verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Co-respond with law enforcement or first responders to behavioral health crises.
• Triage, de-escalation, assessment, safety planning and linkage to services.
• Coordinate transportation for crisis stabilization.
• Provide follow-up for individuals after mental health emergencies.
• Coordinate collaboration with community resources and stakeholders.
• Produce outcome reporting and contribute to performance improvement.
• Engage with community to promote services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Excellent communication

Driving record

Trauma-informed

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (LSW/LISW) or equivalent

Master’s degree in Community Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LPC/LPCC)

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized mental health and substance use service provider, is seeking a crisis therapist to be part of a co-responder mobile crisis team with area first responders in Marion/Crawford Counties.

Are you a licensed social worker or counselor (LSW/LISW, LPC/LPCC) who is passionate about behavioral health? Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the Marion/Crawford County community? We are currently looking for a full-time licensed therapist to work out of the Marion Police Department on Mondays - Fridays from 12pm - 8pm.

Employee Package includes*:

• $65,000 to $75,000 salary range depends on educational level, licensure level, and experience
• Supervision toward independent licensure if needed
• Flexible Spending Account
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid time off during first year of employment

Job Duties for a Mobile Crisis Counselor:

• Co-respond with law enforcement or other first responders to behavioral health crises
• Triage, de-escalation, assessment, safety plan and link persons to behavioral health services
• Coordinate transportation for crisis stabilization
• Provide follow up for individuals who have experienced a mental health emergency at an emergency department
• Coordinate and collaborate with community resources and stakeholders
• Outcome reporting
• Performance improvement
• Community engagement and education

Minimum Qualifications for a Mobile Crisis Counselor:

• A master's degree in Social Work and Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or above; OR
• A master's degree in Community Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling and licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or above
• Willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and Ohio Medicaid Provider Number (we will help)
• Excellent Driving Record
• Trauma focused and strength-based philosophy
• Exercises balanced judgment in highly charged situations while remaining calm and consistent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preference given to:

• Independently Licensed staff (LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, LPCC-S)
• Experience with community behavioral health crisis services, psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms

Qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran Status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.