Mobile Crisis Therapist (Youth & Family)

Applewood Centers; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Care

Family First

Career Growth

Financial Protection

Time Off

Job summary

Applewood Centers, Inc. in Lorain, OH is seeking a MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist to provide mobile response and stabilization for youth and families in crisis.

You will respond within an hour and collaborate with a team to assess risk and develop safety plans, extending support beyond the initial 72 hours with coordinated case management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), relevant licensure (LSW/LMFT/LPC with additional LISW/IMFT/LPCC preferred), and at least two years

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.
• Licensure: LSW, LMFT or LPC required. LISW, IMFT or LPCC preferred.
• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.
• Carry a small amount of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of up to six weeks.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Engaging youth

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Job description

Applewood Centers, Inc. in Lorain, OH is seeking a MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist to provide mobile response and stabilization for youth and families in crisis.

You will respond within an hour and collaborate with a team to assess risk and develop safety plans, extending support beyond the initial 72 hours with coordinated case management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), relevant licensure (LSW/LMFT/LPC with additional LISW/IMFT/LPCC preferred), and at least two years