Mobile Crisis Mental Health Specialist

Applewood Centers; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Paid time off

Job summary

Applewood Centers is seeking a MRSS Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) to provide mobile response and stabilization for youth (ages 2-20) and families in crisis across Northeast Ohio. The role requires rapid in-person response with a team member, assessment, and ongoing stabilization for up to 42 days within community settings.

Work hours are flexible across shifts; experience in youth mental health is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: After hire, must complete agency training for QMHS Certification.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years with youth and families in a mental health setting.
• Other: First Aid and CPR training required; valid driver's license; approved to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Assist with the CANS assessment and develop a MRSS safety plan and MRSS plan.
• Provide ongoing stabilization for youth and families for up to six weeks.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Respect client privacy and HIPAA-compliant handling of documents.
• Engage parents/caregivers in treatment planning and coordinate services as needed.
• Accept cases from supervisor for QMHS services across community settings.

Skills

Youth & family experience

First Aid

CPR training

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Applewood Centers is seeking a MRSS Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) to provide mobile response and stabilization for youth (ages 2-20) and families in crisis across Northeast Ohio. The role requires rapid in-person response with a team member, assessment, and ongoing stabilization for up to 42 days within community settings.

Work hours are flexible across shifts; experience in youth mental health is essential.