Mobile Crisis Therapist - Youth & Family MRSS

Applewood Centers; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & care: medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

MSW tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Family systems

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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.