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Mobile Response Stabilization Services Licensed Crisis Therapist

Applewood Centers
Lorain, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2025
SUMMARY:

The MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist will provide mobile response and stabilization services to youth (age 2-20) and families who have called the crisis hotline with a family identified crisis. The MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist will respond face-to-face (in person or via video conferencing) with another MRSS Team member to high risk crisis situations within an hour to assess the youth and stabilize the family.  After the initial 72 hours, the family will receive on going stabilization and care coordination services from the MRSS team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  1. Mobile response to a family identified crisis within one hour.  
  2. Engage youth and families in de-escalating the crisis and assess for risk.
  3. Facilitate hospitalization for clients as necessary.
  4. Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.
  5. Carry a small amount of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of up to six weeks.
  6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
  7. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment according to HIPPA guidelines. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
OTHER DUTIES:
  1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
  2. All required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
  3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
  4. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
  2. Licensure:  LSW, MFT or LPC required. LISW, IMFT or LPCC preferred.
  3. Skills:         Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes, and abilities.
    Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
    Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
    1. Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
    2. Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
    3. Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
    4. Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
    5. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
  4. Experience:   Minimum of two years of experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting. Knowledge of the DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria. Experience with family systems and crisis intervention preferred.
  5. Other: First Aid and CPR training required and provided by agency. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.  Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle.

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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