MRSS Counselor (Part-time)

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center Inc•Ashland, OH

2h•$24 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated MRSS Counselor to provide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to youth and families experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. This position provides immediate, community-based support designed to stabilize situations, reduce risk, strengthen family functioning, and connect youth to ongoing supports. MRSS services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings through a trauma-informed, family-centered approach. This role offers meaningful clinical work while allowing you to make an immediate impact on the lives of youth and families in your community.

Requirements

Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and family systems
Familiarity with DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
Strong crisis intervention, communication, and assessment skills
Ability to build rapport quickly with youth and families
Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently in community-based settings
Commitment to advocacy, ethical practice, and high-quality client care
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Current Ohio licensure as LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
Valid Ohio driver's license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
Ability to travel throughout Ashland and surrounding counties
Successful completion of background check, driving record check, and drug screening

Responsibilities

Deliver immediate, in-person intervention and safety planning to stabilize emotional and behavioral crises
Provide home, school, and community-based services focused on de-escalation, skill building, and safety
Provide intensive, time-limited stabilization services to youth and families
Facilitate transitions to ongoing mental health and community-based supports
Conduct screenings and CANS assessments related to safety, trauma, and other clinical concerns
Engage family members and natural supports throughout the stabilization process
Promote communication, coping skills, and healthy behavior management strategies
Coordinate care with schools, courts, children's services, medical providers, and other community partners
Educate families regarding mental health needs, treatment options, and available resources
Assist with reducing barriers to treatment and service access
Complete timely documentation and outcomes tracking in accordance with agency standards
Maintain required certifications, licensure, and training requirements
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and agency trainings
Meet productivity and billing expectations while maintaining quality care