Therapist, MRSS- Tusc County

OhioGuidestone•New Philadelphia, OH

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About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a Therapist for its Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) team in Tuscarawas County. The role responds to behavioral health emergencies and supports youth and families through culturally responsive assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization, short-term treatment, service coordination, and connection to ongoing care. The therapist consults with providers, coordinates with community partners, conducts follow-up in accordance with MRSS guidelines, and complies with crisis-service workflows and data collection requirements. The position also involves regular supervision, team meetings, training, and adherence to ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
LSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent credential.
Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and family systems.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending and descending stairs.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in crisis environments.
Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working with youth and families in a behavioral health or crisis setting.
Specific experience diagnosing psychopathology; treating severe behavior disorders and abuse- and neglect-related disorders; and treating children at risk for hospitalization or out-of-home placement.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles while maintaining high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Respond to behavioral health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner that acknowledges clients’ intersecting personal and cultural identities.
Consult with internal and external providers about access to mobile response services, risk mitigation, triage of care, and related clinical or operational topics.
Assist with crisis de-escalation, behavioral health assessment, and decisions about appropriate levels of care.
Identify interventions for clients in crisis, access appropriate resources, and engage community partners in developing support plans.
Stabilize immediate crises and provide short-term treatment, including crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, service coordination, and referrals to ongoing services.
Coordinate referrals to community resources and advocate for clients as needed.
Conduct regular follow-up and stabilization support in compliance with MRSS guidelines.
Comply with workflows and data collection requirements for MRSS and crisis services.
Participate in regular supervision, regional team meetings, and training sessions.
Adhere to relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

Clear career ladder and development path in various roles.
Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus for select clinical, therapist, and BHS roles.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with an employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.