Youth Crisis Counselor - Mobile Response; MRSS

Position: Youth Crisis Counselor - Mobile Response (MRSS)
Youth Crisis Counselor - Mobile Response (MRSS)

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services is seeking a social worker and/or counseling individual to provide crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and families in various community settings throughout Highland, Ross, Pickaway, Fayette, and Pike Counties, Ohio Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) Youth Counselors at Coleman work as a part of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary care team to provide the best outcomes for the clients and families we serve.

The MRSS Team provides outreach to youth & families under 21 years old to help them resolve a person-defined crisis and link with ongoing support services as needed. Applicants need to be willing to work until 8 pm, which may be done in shifts or rotation with other staff.

Employee Package includes:

• Annual pay range is $55,000 - 80,000 based on licensure and experience

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care
• $400 annual CEU reimbursement
• Reimbursement for credential renewals

Duties of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:

• Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis
• Travel throughout Highland, Ross, Pickaway, Fayette, and Pike Counties to provide crisis assessment/intervention, safety planning, and follow up care
• Provide brief intervention along with ongoing assessment and linkage to services and needs up to 6 weeks
• Work together with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialist and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth and their family members.
• Be a member of the newest and most valued service line for youth as we increase awareness and bring hope to the Crisis Continuum of Care in Summit County.

Qualifications of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure
• Have/willing to get their NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers (we will assist)
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record
• 2 years' experience working in the behavioral healthcare field

Preference given to candidates with independent license (LPCC, LISW) and work experience in the following areas:

• Experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting
• Experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers with the subject line "Accommodation Request."