Youth Counselor - Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS)

Coleman Professional Services; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay range

3 weeks PTO

Flex Spending Account

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Team environment

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Ohio seeks a Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services to provide crisis intervention and counseling to youth and families in Logan and Champaign Counties. You will travel to community settings and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, LPC/LSW licensure or willingness to obtain, a valid driving record, and 2 years in behavioral health. The schedule is Tue–Fri, 10am–8pm, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure required.
• Have/willing to get their NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers with assistance.
• At least 2 years' experience in behavioral healthcare.
• Independent licensure (LPCC, LISW) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis.
• Travel throughout Logan and Champaign Counties 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 with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialists and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth and their family members.
• Be a member of the newest service line for youth and increase awareness of the Crisis Continuum of Care in Logan and Champaign counties.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Youth counseling

Team collaboration

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services is seeking a social worker and/or counseling individual to provide crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and familiesin various community settings throughout Logan and Champaign Counties, Ohio.MRSS Youth Counselors at Coleman work as a part of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary care team to provide the best outcomes for the clients and families we serve.The MRSS Team provides outreach to youth & families 20 years old and under to help them resolve a person-defined crisis and link with ongoing support services as needed. This is a Tuesday - Friday position with regular scheduled hours of 10am to 8:00pm.

Employee Package includes:

• Annual pay range is $60,000 - 75,000 based on licensure and experience
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care
• $2,000 staff referral bonus

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

• Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis
• Travel throughout Logan and Champaign Counties 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 of Care in Logan and Champaign counties.

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 independent license (LPCC, LISW) and 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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.