MRSS Mobile Crisis Therapist – Evening Shift with Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Annual CEU Reimbursement

Monthly cell-phone allowance

Health and Rx plans

Wellness program

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Applewood Centers is seeking a MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist to deliver Mobile Response and Stabilization Services to youth ages 2-20 and families in crisis. The role requires rapid on-site response and collaboration with the MRSS team to assess risk and stabilize the situation.

The position is full-time with 2nd shift hours (12:00pm - 8:00pm). A Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), valid licensure (LSW/LMFT/LPCC), and at least two years in youth mental health are required; CPR/First Aid and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• LSW, LMFT or LPC required; LISW, IMFT or LPCC preferred.
• Core Expertise: possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of the role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• 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.
• First Aid and CPR training required and provided by agency. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets underwriting criteria. 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

DSM-5 knowledge

Crisis intervention

Family systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

LSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure

LISW/IMFT/LPCC preferred

Job description

Applewood Centers is seeking a MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist to deliver Mobile Response and Stabilization Services to youth ages 2-20 and families in crisis. The role requires rapid on-site response and collaboration with the MRSS team to assess risk and stabilize the situation.

The position is full-time with 2nd shift hours (12:00pm - 8:00pm). A Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), valid licensure (LSW/LMFT/LPCC), and at least two years in youth mental health are required; CPR/First Aid and