MRSS Youth Counselor 12pm-8pm

Darke County Recovery Services; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability

403B retirement program

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness hour monthly

EAP program

Wellness hour monthly

403B retirement plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services. The role involves providing crisis assessments and interventions for youth and families, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess LPC or LSW licensure, and have at least two years of experience in behavioral healthcare. A competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan, is offered. The position requires regular hours from Monday to Friday with occasional evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Candidates must be licensed as LPC or LSW.
• 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred.
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record.
• 2 years’ experience working in the behavioral healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment and intervention for youth.
• Travel to deliver follow-up care and safety planning.
• Collaborate with counselors and case managers to reduce trauma.
• Work together with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialist and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth and their family members.
• Be a member of the newest and most valued service line for youth as we increase awareness and bring hope to the Crisis Continuum.

Skills

Crisis counseling for youth

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Tools

LPC licensure / LSW

Job description

Employees of Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio are expected to value highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and often multi-agency service environment.

The MRSS Team provides outreach to youth & families under 21yrs old to help them resolve a person-defined crisis and link with ongoing support services as needed. This is a Monday – Friday position with regular scheduled hours of Monday-Friday 8am to 5:00pm but the person must be willing to work two nights during the week up to 8pm.

RWC offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision. Employer paid short term, long term disability insurance as well as a $25,000.00 life insurance policy for all full time employees. Along with 10 paid holidays, full time employees receive a PTO package that starts accruing at day one, averaging 4 weeks per year. We have an EAP program for staff and a wellness hour monthly. All employees are eligible to participate in our 403B retirement program.

Requirements

Duties of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:

• Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis
• Travel to provide crisis assessment/intervention, safety planning, and follow up care
• Provide brief intervention along with ongoing assessment and linkage to services and needs up to 6 weeks
• Work together with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialist and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth and their family members.
• Be a member of the newest and most valued service line for youth as we increase awareness and bring hope to the Crisis Continuum.

Qualifications of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure
• Have/willing to get their NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers (we will assist)
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record
• 2 years’ experience working in the behavioral healthcare field

Preference given to candidates with work experience in the following areas:

• Experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting
• Experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care