Licensed Crisis Therapist: Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

Applewood Centers•Lorain, OH

59d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

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. Various shifts are available.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Licensure: LSW, LMFT or LPC required. LISW, IMFT or LPCC preferred.
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.
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.
Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
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.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with family systems and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

Mobile response to a family identified crisis within one hour.
Engage youth and families in de-escalating the crisis and assess for risk.
Facilitate hospitalization for clients as necessary.
Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.
Carry a small amount of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of up to six weeks.
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.
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.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
All required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Sign-On bonus: $4,000
Annual CEU reimbursement
Monthly cell-phone allowance
Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including flat rate options.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care