MRSS Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Applewood Centers • Lorain, OH

19d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Applewood Centers is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Specialist to provide mobile response and stabilization services to youth ages 2–20 and their families after a family-identified crisis is reported to the crisis hotline. The specialist responds face-to-face, in person or by video conference, alongside another MRSS team member to high-risk crisis situations within one hour, assesses the youth, and helps stabilize the family. After the initial 72 hours, the specialist and other team members provide ongoing stabilization and care coordination in community settings for up to 42 days.

Services include family support, caregiver education and consultation, case coordination, symptom management and monitoring, and connecting clients with appropriate services and community resources. Work hours may be flexible across first, second, or third shifts, and the work week can include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least three years of experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting.
• Complete agency training after hire to obtain Qualified Mental Health Specialist certification.
• First Aid and CPR training required; training is provided by the agency.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.
• Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to family-identified crises within one hour.
• Engage youth and families in de-escalating crises and assess risk.
• Facilitate hospitalization for clients when necessary.
• Assist with CANS assessments and the development of safety plans and MRSS plans.
• Provide ongoing stabilization services to youth and families for up to six weeks.
• Complete assigned documentation promptly and contribute to clinical records in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards.
• Protect client privacy and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and Agency policies.
• Engage clients, primary family members, and other supportive adults in treatment planning, recognizing the importance of parents and caregivers.
• Accept assigned cases and provide QMHS services to clients, families, and significant others, coordinating with community organizations, schools, health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other involved agencies.
• Develop and review client treatment plans.
• Provide crisis assistance and support.
• Educate and consult with families and significant others regarding a client’s mental illness.
• Provide individual interventions, symptom monitoring, and support for self-management of symptoms.
• Help clients increase social support skills and networks.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments, and refer or link clients to healthcare, behavioral health, and other services to avoid more restrictive treatment where possible.
• Coordinate services identified in the client’s treatment plan and follow up to assess whether those services meet the client’s needs.
• Help clients access community resources.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Keep required training, certifications, and licensure current.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow Agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit options for employees and their families, including domestic partners.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, low-cost plan options, and 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
• Fertility and IVF support.
• Pet insurance.
• 50% Case Western MSW tuition discount.
• 10% undergraduate and 15% graduate tuition scholarship through Ohio University.
• Free supervision for licensed roles.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 100% employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid organizational holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED