MRSS Youth Counselor

Darke County Recovery Services DBA Recovery and Wellness; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

PTO 4 weeks

10 paid holidays

EAP program

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio seeks a Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS). You will assess crises, plan safety, intervene, and coordinate ongoing linkage to services for youth and families across communities.

Join a multidisciplinary team; travel to crisis sites and work to reduce trauma while supporting a continuum of care through up to six weeks of follow-up services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• LPC or LSW licensure required.
• Have/willing to get NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers; assistance provided.
• Must have and maintain an excellent driving record.
• 2 years’ experience in behavioral healthcare; youth/family experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment/intervention and safety planning for youth and families in crisis.
• Provide brief intervention with ongoing assessment and linkage to services up to 6 weeks.
• Collaborate with a team of counselors/social workers/case managers and director.
• Travel to crisis sites to perform interventions.
• Contribute to prevention, sustainability, and trauma reduction efforts.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Youth work

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure

Job description

ValuesEmployees 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.BenefitsRWC 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.RequirementsDuties of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisisTravel to provide crisis assessment/intervention, safety planning, and follow up careProvide brief intervention along with ongoing assessment and linkage to services and needs up to 6 weeksWork 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 fieldLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensureHave/willing to get their NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers (we will assist)Have and maintain an excellent driving record2 years’ experience working in the behavioral healthcare fieldPreference given to candidates with work experience in the following areas:Experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention settingExperience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care