MRSS Therapist

Best Point; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health seeks a Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) Therapist to join the MRSS team. You will meet clients where they are, provide crisis assessment, de-escalation, risk assessment, and care coordination to stabilize situations in the community.

You will collaborate with families, hospitals, and community partners, conduct assessments, document services, and follow evidence-based practices while supporting a flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• MSW or Master's in Counseling required or equivalent.
• Active Ohio professional license with LISW/LPCC preferred; LSW/LPC/MFT considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests during established hours.
• Assess needs and provide timely crisis support on-site or in-community.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify immediate safety concerns.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies to stabilize clients and families.
• Triage to determine appropriate level of care and connect to services.
• Complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Collaboration & teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

MSW or Master's in Counseling

Ohio professional license (LISW/LPCC preferred)

Job description

Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Therapist

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) Therapist to join our Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) team.

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact when children, families, and individuals are experiencing a mental health crisis or significant family escalation. Rather than requiring clients to come to an office, you’ll meet people where they are—providing crisis assessment, de-escalation, risk assessment, care coordination, and connections to the services and resources they need.

You’ll work closely with clients, families, referral sources, hospitals, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community partners to determine the appropriate level of care and help stabilize situations in the community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to service requests during established hours.
• Meet clients where they are to assess needs and provide timely crisis support.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify immediate safety concerns.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies to help stabilize clients and families experiencing a crisis.
• Triage clients to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Connect clients and families with appropriate treatment, stabilization services, and community resources.

Clinical Services & Follow-Up

• Complete client-centered assessments and accurately document services in the electronic health record.
• Develop individualized plans focused on risk mitigation, connection to services, and ongoing support.
• Provide short-term follow-up services following mobile response, which may include: Psychotherapy, Case management, Advocacy, Referrals, and resource coordination
• Follow up with clients and make referrals to stabilization services when appropriate.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Consult with internal and external providers regarding mobile response access, risk mitigation, care triage, and other clinical or operational needs.
• Collaborate with clients, referral sources, hospital staff, police departments, and other community stakeholders.
• Coordinate services and communicate effectively across providers and systems.
• Participate in team problem-solving to improve service delivery and program efficiency.

Documentation & Quality

• Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Follow MRSS workflows and data collection requirements.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Continue advancing clinical knowledge and training in required evidence-based interventions and fidelity model practices.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• BSW, MSW, or Master’s degree in Counseling with active Ohio professional license .
• LISW and LPCC preferred; LSW, LPC, or MFT also considered.
• Experience working in a community-based services program.
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to effectively de-escalate crisis situations and assess risk.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills .
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and initiative when responding to changing client and program needs.
• Ability to operate your own vehicle to provide mobile-response services.

Benefits & Compensation:

We believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, career growth, and work‑life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Starting as low as $27 a paycheck!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for a 2+ person plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Pet insurance options available

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary (up to $300,000). 100% paid by us!
• Short term & long-term disability
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources

Career Growth & Development

• Free CEUs and Licensure Supervision
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Interest‑free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus program with payouts up to $1,000

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous Paid Time Off package
• Up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• Work‑life balance that supports your personal and professional success

This role pays $65,000 a year working 8am – 4pm, M-F

Work Environment

MRSS is a community‑based and in‑home service headquartered in an office environment during business hours. The role involves ongoing collaboration with team members, the hotline, dispatch, referral sources, and community partners through in‑person, virtual, and telephone communication.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to provide mobile‑response services using your own vehicle. Employees regularly use their hands to handle equipment, communicate with clients and team members, read and interpret written documentation, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Culture

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable, at‑risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

We believe in leading with respect, tolerance, collaboration, and compassion. We expect our employees to bring these values into their daily interactions with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category .