MRSS Youth Counselor

Recoveryandwellnessohio; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Employer-paid disability

Life insurance policy

Paid time off

10 holidays

EAP program

Wellness hour

403B retirement plan

Job summary

Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio (MRSS program) in Sidney, OH is seeking a Youth Counselor to deliver mobile crisis response and stabilization services for youth under 21. This role involves crisis assessments, safety planning, and short-term follow-up to link families with ongoing support.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, LPC/LSW licensure, and a valid driving record. Preference for candidates with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure.
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record.
• Have and be willing to obtain NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers (assistance provided).
• 2 years’ experience in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment/intervention and safety planning.
• Travel to youth and families in crisis for assessment and follow-up.
• Provide brief intervention with ongoing assessment up to 6 weeks.
• Collaborate with a team of counselors/social workers/case managers/peer support and the Director.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

# MRSS Youth CounselorSidney - Sidney, OH 45365## DescriptionValuesEmployees 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 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 fieldPreference 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